I think we can all agree that our brain is the most important part of cycling. It tells us which direction to go. It keeps us balanced while we ride. It lets us know when to speed up and slow down. Selecting the right helmet is therefore the most important decision you can make in order to keep you riding (it’s nice not getting a cracked skull).
There are some helmets that are better than others. The Giro helmets are known to be great helmets, and …

A frequently asked question by newbie cyclists is, “how often do I need to change my tires?” Tires will often last 1000-5000 miles in the rear tires, depending on the weight of the rider, road conditions, etc. The front tires can last 2-3 times as long as the rear tires. You generally don’t need to even worry about your tires until you start seeing the woven casing that is hidden under the top layer of rubber. Tubes, on the other hand, are a completely different story. …

About two weeks ago I was riding one of the local trails in my area. I was about 20 miles out when I ran straight into a trail close/detour sign. As it turns out, the city had repaved some of the trails, and the one I just ran into was still pretty wet. I followed the detour and about 4 miles into the detour, the detour came to an end and rejoined me back into the trail system. I biked for no more than another mile …

Featured in June’s Consumer Reports Bike feature is a disturbing article on Trek helmets. According to the article, the Trek Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD, failed to meet the federal government’s standard for impact absorption. Those results were confirmed by follow-up tests at an outside laboratory.
Three days after Consumer Reports contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Trek released a public recall of these helmets. If you have one of these helmets, you can call Trek directly at 800-373-4594. Though a few helmets failed …