Looks can sometimes be deceiving… Have you ever been judged as someone you were not based on the way you looked? This has probably happened to just about everyone out there, especially those of us who don’t always take a lot of effort to consider our outward appearance every single day. This is a great excerpt about this concept. And if you need a lift today, humor will help! Enjoy. This story was published in Adventure Cyclist magazine in

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What’s in a Name? We name people and pets because it bestows them individuality. What about in-animate objects like bikes? Taking a cue from one of the blogs I like, lets go ride a bike , I contemplated this issue recently… Have you ever named a bike? Do you have name suggestions for the Madsen? Give them to me below! -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more

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Adventure cycling! It’s fun to hear stories about adventure cycling, and this is one of the better ones I’ve heard! I think one of the fun things about it is that it’s inspiring, especially when you meet and know the people who do things and know them as regular people who are just like you and me. Kind of makes you think about doing something crazy?? One of the things our “hero” Matt says in the movie is something

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How to keep the Kiddos Dry on a Rainy Day? When cycling with kids in tow, most of the time we try to pick good weather. But what do you do if it rains or want to cycle anyway, even if it’s a little wet? In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I give the “high tech” solution that I use (don’t worry, it’s really not that high tech!). Have you used this solution or others? What do you

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At Cycle 9, we love Surly’s no-nonsense approach to bicycles.  These bikes are not flashy or trendy, but are elegant and refined in their functionality.  Made from CroMoly steel, Surlys are built to last and ride beautifully. Take the Surly Cross Check, for example. Surly Cross Check The versatile Cross Check handles all terrains with ease.  It’s a great commuter bike, offering a fabulously comfortable ride.  After work, go ahead and hit the trails.  You’ll love how

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What’s the hardest part about something new? When I listen to a lot of people talk about biking more often, I hear them say they wished they biked more, or they “should” bike more. But a lot of them don’t. In fact a lot of people don’t make any kind of change in their lives unless they’re forced into it by options running out. This little story about trying a new bike illustrated to me an important point about change

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Are you an every-day hero? Being an aware citizen and taking action can do more for keeping our streets and communities safe than most any other measures we can take. It’s been proven that the more people that are around witnessing a crime, the less likely it is that any one will do anything about it. It’s a psychological thing – we don’t want to be bothered and hope one of those other people will take action instead, so

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For safe riding, be sure to watch the road surface Most bicycle accidents are not caused by collisions with cars, they are caused by rider error. This is a good thing because it means if we learn more about riding and get better at it, we minimize our risks and increase our safety on the road. One big source of crashes, especially for newer riders, is irregularities in the road surface. In today’s video I discuss this issue and what

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When do we learn to hate the rain? After our long dry spell and then recent gusher, I started contemplating our reactions to rain. In today’s video I give you my thoughts and something to contemplate yourself next time it’s raining out. What do you think? Do you hate the rain? or are you able to enjoy it sometimes? -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more and using

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Friends can give us that much-needed kick in the pants Getting and staying motivated to make a life change like biking more is sometimes hard. And that’s where our friends can come in. In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about motivation and the role people can play in it. Did you have help making a bike lifestyle change? If so, share it in the comments below. -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that

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