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Techy German personal and bike insurance firm Coya released a comprehensive statistics report on all things cycling for 2019 from best cities in the world for cycling, infrastructure, weather, theft, to safest cities in the world for cyclists. How were the stats compiled? From their website: "To delve into the topic further, we (Coya) decided to investigate which cities around the world are improving their overall cycling conditions, as well as encouraging bicycle-usage as a healthy, sustainable mode of transport. We then ranked each location's efforts to determine the best cycling cities …
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Your instruction manual probably doesn't come with these common "sins" cyclists make on the regular. Want a list of how to avoid being a terrible bicycle owner? Here you go!Not Checking Your Bike Before You RideAir? Lube? Weather conditions? Brakes? Front/Rear wheel quick releases? You need to check your bike and your gear before you set out on your ride. You could be avoiding some nasty headaches further down the road. Making sure you've got all the right gear and your bike is in condition to suit your ride is not just making sure all your ducks are in a row, it's also to ensure your safety. …
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Any cyclist knows that riding is one of the best ways to unwind, have fun and take in the scenery and it doesn't take long for any rider to recognize that there are inherent hazards whether you're in the countryside, in town, or even in your own neighborhood. Of course, regular maintenance and repair is necessary to keep a bicycle in top condition. To make sure you don't get caught off guard on your next ride, there are tools every cyclist needs to have. These gadgets make it easier to perform the occasional roadside or trail-side repair. Safety equipment lessens or prevents injuries such as h …
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On an otherwise ordinary Sunday morning, a cyclist made an unfortunate decision to cycle right through a red light and ended up colliding with a vehicle. According to Andrew Lopez; "The cyclist, identified as a Glendale man in his late 20s, was riding at a fast pace when he passed through the intersection and was struck by a motorist, according to the Glendale Police Department."After being taken to the USC Medical Center, the man was pronounced dead.Stories such as these are certainly unfortunate and sadly they are not uncommon. This is the reason why cities and authorities are promoting stre …
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