Winter riding takes a toll on your bike, leading to mechanical problems and can result in you becoming stranded at the roadside in the cold and wet. Ollie runs through an essential bike maintenance checklist, to help save you cash and keep your rides hassle-free!
Coming up this week we have a very interesting new saddle, some Zwift Academy news, a new leaver design from Sram, comment of the week, the bike vault, and of course our main talking. This week we are discussing what we think makes the perfect bike?!
From LA.Streetsblog.org
Prioritizing true first mile/last mile infrastructure isn’t somehow optional; it’s how your customers get to and from the transit stations.
Like many people around Los Angeles, I was excited about the opening of the Regional Connector. Like those of us who still drive sometimes (this is L.A., after all), but look for opportunities to do it less, the prospect of a better transit experience is an enticing one. I was driving one day from the Arts District to Union Station and noticed something odd. Construction was wrapping up around the new Little Tokyo Station, and with the barriers removed the basic geometry of the streets around it seemed the same as it was years ago. Remembering the walk across Alameda from the old station to Little Tokyo, I couldn’t understand why nothing was done in anticipation of the many new Metro riders who will surely be walking, biking, or connecting to buses at the new station.
In fact, things were supposed to be done: the $30 million Eastside Access Improvement Project, a package of bicycle and pedestrian improvements around Little Tokyo. At the 2021 groundbreaking ceremony, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins promised that the project would provide “more access, more connectivity, and a safer pedestrian environment than when we started Regional Connector construction so many years ago.”
Soon after I saw Streetsblog L.A. coverage that the bike lanes and other improvements that were promised, approved, and funded were severely cut back or not built at all, without any justification or apology. Think about all the steps that go into a typical public construction project: years of planning, approvals by various agencies, scoping, public outreach, bidding on construction contracts, procurement, clearances, construction, inspections, and final project acceptance. How can half of a $30 million project just vanish?
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From SfGate.com
Despite its famous hills and sometimes cold, foggy summers, San Francisco’s plentiful bike paths, access to open space and proximity to amazing scenic routes attract cyclists from around the world who want to explore the city and the Bay Area by bike. San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority estimates that on average San Franciscans make 128,000 bike trips each day and 16% ride their bikes multiple times each week.
Fortunately, bike rentals in San Francisco are easy and plentiful. And there are a variety of route options, whether you’re looking for an easy bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge or want to explore a longer scenic route. Keep reading for everything you need to know to get started on your San Francisco bike tour.
If you’ve moved to the city and don’t have a bike yet, or are just visiting, you’re going to need to rent a bike in San Francisco. Fortunately, there are a number of bike shops and rental options. Nearly all rentals include a helmet and accessories; high-end bikes may even come with choice of pedals. Check what’s included in your rental. And know that most electric bikes rent for a slightly higher fee than regular bikes.
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When it comes to road bikes, there are two main types: lightweight and aero. Lightweight bikes are designed to go faster up the climbs, whereas aero bikes are faster on the flat. But if you’re doing a ride that combines the two, such as a gran fondo, which bike is best for you? Ollie & Alex compare the two bikes over varied terrain to find out which is faster overall!
With Ollie in Italy and Alex filming a GCN+ documentary this week, they decided to ask Manon and Hank to cover for them on this week’s Tech Show. Yes, you heard that right… Manon and Hank! Brace yourselves for some chaotic energy as they discuss what our bikes and tech say about us, as well as the latest tech news, this week’s best bike shop, and their take on the Bike Vault!
