October 3, 2017 1:53 am
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What’s the best thing about fall in Florida? All your favorite outdoor activities become much more bearable, including bike riding! Naples has some wonderful bike trails with great views, but getting out on your bike in Florida’s summer heat can be unbearable. Now, with temperatures dropping as we head into October, bicyclists are heading out to their favorite bike routes in droves. If you’re a local biking enthusiast, you already know what we’re talking about and probably can’t wait to hit your favorite bike trail. But before you do that, you’ll want to make sure that your bike is ready. To help you accomplish this, here’s a simple bike inspection checklist to get your bike ready for fall: Lubricant: Just... View Article
September 19, 2017 1:53 am
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On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy, a Category 2 hurricane, hit the Atlantic coast, killing over 200 people and bringing parts of New York City to a halt. In the wake of the devastation, professional cyclists took to the streets to bring food and other supplies to far-reaching parts of the city that couldn’t be accessed by traditional modes of transportation. Now, in the wake of Hurricane Irma, Floridians are finding out once again how useful bikes can be in the midst of disaster. Bicycles have always been one of the most reliable forms of transportation in emergency situations. Unlike other vehicles, bikes require no fuel, which can be impossible to come by in a disaster-stricken area. Bikes have no... View Article
September 5, 2017 12:57 am
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Riding a bike is fun and a great form of exercise, but there are some things you might be doing to make it not so enjoyable. Here are a few common mistakes many cyclists make, including not wearing bike helmets in Naples, FL: Setting the wrong seat height: If your bicycle seat is the wrong height, then you are probably getting tired very early on in your bike ride. The reason for this is that, when your seat is positioned too high or too low, your knees are not at an optimal angle to push the pedal. While it’s easy enough to conclude that your seat is too high—your feet won’t reach the pedals—you may not notice right away if... View Article
August 22, 2017 12:57 am
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Do you love biking? Are you ready to try a cruiser, or do you already own one? While bicycling is good for your health, it is also a fun activity and you’re being good to the environment at the same time. Here are a few tips for enjoying cruiser bikes in Naples, FL. A cruiser bicycle, which is also known as a beach cruiser, is a bike with a very different look and feel from a typical road bike. The average beach cruiser has a steel construction, an overall unique style, balloon tires, upright seating and a single-speed setting. Because they are meant to cruise, cruiser bike seats are wider and more comfortable than standard road bike seats. It’s best... View Article
July 28, 2017 12:02 am
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Whether you are a beginner to riding bicycles or consider yourself an expert downhill mountain biker, you will have heard about the necessity of wearing a bike helmet in Naples, FL. Bike helmets have been proven to reduce the risk of head injury by 88 percent and reduce the risk of facial injury by 65 percent. Wearing a helmet is always recommended, particularly on high-traffic roads, other busy areas and during more dangerous forms of the sport such as mountain biking. Many states in the United States have passed laws that require riders to wear bike helmets while riding, since the risk of injury or fatality while bike riding can be high, especially for children. When you are riding your... View Article
