Other than riding without a helmet, riding your bike at night without a bike light is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do when it comes to cycling! Most people think the light is so they can see, but in reality, it’s even more important that people are able to see you….
A fixed gear bike is a single-speed bike with a fixed gear. This means that the pedal is locked to the rotation of the rear wheel. If you pedal forward the bike goes forward, if you pedal backward the bike goes backward. This also means that you can’t stop pedaling while riding the bike unless…
I ride my fixed gear bike with many of my friends that don’t ride fixie and I always get asked why I’m sliding. They think I’m just doing it to look cool, which in some cases that’s true. Sliding is fun and can make riding your fixed gear more enjoyable, however, the main reason fixed…