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Cycling Tip of the Week: Find a Bike Buddy

POSTED 28 Aug 2008     COMMENTS

Some cities, such as Santa Cruz, California, actually offer bicycle traffic schools to cyclists that have received tickets. However, for the vast majority of new riders the only option for learning the rules of the road and gaining experience is to get out and ride. Unfortunately, that's often a daunting task for people: that's where Bike Buddies can help. The idea is very simple: a Bike Buddy is an accomplished cyclist who offers to ride with new cyclists several times a week until they feel comfortable riding on their own. This model is especially helpful for people hoping to commute to work, as the Bike Buddy can help identify the safest route as well as potentially dangerous spots along the way, such as intersections, potholes and narrow streets....+ READ MORE

 
 
 
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