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Ride Smart Videos
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April 3, 2020by Lauren JenkinsIt’s the kind of unexpected message from a friend every bike advocate loves to get: where can I buy a bike? Thanks to the work of local advocacy organizations, bike shops can remain open as “essential businesses” in many places across the country.
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October 21, 2013by Liz Murphy
Our latest bike education video focuses on "Shifting Gears." This video is one of a series focused on the basics of bicycle riding, which can all be viewed and downloaded for your own uses here. What you need to know about shifting gears: When it is getting harder to pedal, shift into an easier, lower gear. Each revolution will propel the bike a short distance, but it will take less effort to... -
October 15, 2013by Liz Murphy
It's pretty basic: How do I start and stop on my bicycle? But mastering these breeds confidence on two wheels. Watch our quick 'how-to' video below, as part of our bike education video series. You can watch and download all of our videos on our Ride Smart page... -
October 7, 2013by Liz Murphy
You may think it’s the handlebars that do the steering on a bike, but your body actually does the majority of the steering. Steering is the next in our series of bike education videos. While riding, your job is to use small motions to steer the front wheel as little as possible to keep the bike directly under your center of gravity.
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September 30, 2013by Liz MurphyAn easy way to make sure your bike is in good working order is to do an ABC Quick Check. This Monday, we're highlighting the "Basic Bike Check" in our latest bike education video. You can watch and download all of the videos here. Air: Be sure you have enough air in your tires. Brakes: Look to see that your brake pads are not worn...
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September 23, 2013by Liz MurphyChanging lanes in traffic can be challenging. To help you change lanes with confidence, we've put together a simple instructional video, as part of our larger bike education video series.
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September 20, 2013by Liz MurphyMost accidents happen at intersections. To reduce risk and boost visibility, it's important to position yourself clearly on the road, signaling as needed. In the next bike education video, we're looking at the ABCs of intersection positioning. Watch the rest of the videos in our bike education series here.
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September 9, 2013by Liz MurphyYou've probably seen them in and around your community -- bike lane networks are growing throughout the country. What are the rules when riding in a bike lane? Check out the basics in latest bike education video.
