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Recently, the folks at Bike Attack Playa Vista learned about a young boy's stolen bike and decided to replace it for him with a brand new Marin city bike, compliments of...well, us. This got us thinking, how do our clients protect their bikes?  Bike theft is on the rise and that's primarily due to an increase in cyclists. It's hard to find accurate statistics because most bike thefts go unreported. Another reason is most bike owners do not register their bikes so when the authorities do find stolen property, it is difficult for them to find out if the bike was abandoned, lost or stol …
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Cycling law in the United States is broken down from Federal to State and City. We must abide by all of them, and it is important to know that each state and city's laws differ and many times do not align with each other. We've put together a very basic outline of what to know. However, this article should not be taken as legal advice- everybody should look up and know the law of the area they are in. Below is a good start: Image courtesy of Bob Vonderau via FlickrBicycle registrationFind out whether your area requires you to register your bicycle. If not registered properly, a bike you …
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Medical experts state that the body requires at least 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise such as cycling every day to be able to function well. Exercise is good for the mind, body and soul and cycling is perhaps the most effective of all physical exercises.Photo courtesy of Steven Vacher via FlickrHere’s a look at the top 5 body benefits of cycling…. #1: Cycling makes you leaner, stronger and more muscular Cycling is an intense physical activity and requires a lot of power to be applied, especially during the downstroke – the power phase of the pedaling. This is when you w …
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There are over 300 (and counting) breeds of dogs in the world today, and an almost infinite variety of breed mixes. Each breed has their own signature look and behavioral type; we're not here to judge because they are ALL the best boys and girls. All dogs need exercise, whether low or high energy, and one of the best ways to accomplish this is to exercise with your dog(s). Running, swimming, hiking, and yes absolutely cycling. Here are some things to think about when introducing your dog into the world of cycling. Photo Courtesy of Terry Kearney via FlickrEnergySome breeds are h …
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Cycling at night is exponentially more dangerous than cycling during the daytime. As prepared as you can be for daytime rides, prepping for night rides has different rules. The majority of your prep should be focused on visibility, there are some, however that may not have occurred to you until it's too late. Photo Courtesy of Lars Plougmann via FlickrLights, Camera, Action! Front lights and rear lights. Think of your route, is it a lit path? Unlit? How strong is your beam? How old is the bulb? Are there batteries? LED's are the way to go nowadays. If you've got a good LED front ligh …
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