Whether you are a leisurely bike rider or consider more of a passion, all riders should be in the habit of regularly cleaning their bike. Simply put, a clean bike looks betters, operates better, and will last longer.
Even if you are using your bike just to cruise to the beach or around town, Bicycling.com recommends, "Cleaning your road bike monthly (or every 20 to 25 rides) and a mountain or 'cross bike more often". So, while it may be easier just to put your bike back in the garage after a few rides, making an effort to wash your bike monthly (even if it doesn't look dirty) can really help extend the life of your bike and help with day to day operation of the bike!
Washing your bike is pretty straightforward and can be done with items that you likely already have around your house along with some optional items like a chain keeper, chain degreaser, and a bike stand.
PS- When your bike is nice and clean it is the perfect time to put some Loco Cycles stickers or badges on (we're just saying!).
If you are looking for some visual examples of how to clean your bike, Bicycling.com has a great video tutorial and REI has a great step by step as well.
Loco Cycles wants you to enjoy your bike as much as possible and we want you to be able to get the most out of your bike!
Sometimes the world seems so dangerous. We worry about accidents, cancer, and criminals potentially lurking around the corner. Actually, there's a much quieter, much closer concern that many of us overlook.
Inactivity is currently the world's fourth leading cause of death. It's a problem often confused and conflated with laziness and personal choice, but in reality the issue is geographic, systemic, and woven into the structure of modern living. (EuroNews)
That statement may sound shocking, but the numbers back it up.
Biking is an enjoyable hobby for people of all ages. Whether you're tooling around the neighborhood or participating in road races, cycling is a great way to get fresh air and exercise.
Unfortunately, cycling can be dangerous. And it is important for us to bring awareness to the potential dangers of cycling to help all riders become highly alert of their surroundings when riding on the road. In 2020, nearly 700 cyclists were killed in crashes involving vehicles. Of those, a quarter were hit-and-runs, which means the driver fled the scene before police arrived.
Those are the results of the 2020 Cycling Deaths project compiled by Outside Magazine. The data was analyzed with the assistance of information scientists at BikeMaps.org.
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