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Tagged: bike education

Winter Cycling Tips: Keep your bike running smoothly all winter

Winter weather can be tough on bikes. There's more rain and sometimes snow and ice, which brings salt and slush. All this grit and grime can add up and be tough on the moving parts of a bike.     Here are some tips for keeping your bike running well and looking great: Your chain If you want to turn your chain into a solid piece of rusty, non-moving (and non-recoverable) metal, the best way to do that is ride it a few times in salty snow slush without cleaning or lubing it (I learned this the hard way a couple of...

Bike Touring 101: NYU Langone Health’s Expert Tips on What to Do Before You Hit the Road

Developed by Kate Bishop, MA, CEP, CSCS, Exercise Physiologist and Sports Health expert at NYU Langone When it comes to injury prevention during a bike tour, there's no shortage of factors to consider as you prepare for your big ride.