There are times when we all need to take our bikes to a mechanic. And then there are times when you just need to tighten a screw, pump up your tires, or make some minor adjustment. In times like these, what you need is a bike stand.
Don't worry about the "right gear" or what the weather is doing. Just get whatever bike you have and start riding. You will realize that the weather is never as bad as you thought and that any old bike can be a source of exercise, good health and just plain pleasure in your hectic life.
Any words of advice for new riders? Fenders!
Always be prepared for more than one flat on a ride. The roads around Juneau can be a minefield of tire puncturing debris, and carrying a tube as well as a patch kit, or just two tubes can mean the difference between completing your ride and calling for a roadside pick up!
What do you love most about riding to work? The exercise and the ever changing view and feel of the water, mountains, sky and air as I ride the bridge over Gastineau Channel into town.
Contrary to popular belief, you should never use WD-40 to lube your bike chain. Here’s why.
A balding man once told me, “I would ride to work, but I don’t want to get helmet hair.” Though I struggled to keep a straight face, I understood his concern. Many people feel they can’t ride to work because they wouldn't be able to maintain a professional appearance. We often associate cycling with athleticism …
Keeping your bike clean is the equivalent to “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
"An inexpensive bike light and reflective vest have helped me feel a lot more comfortable and safe sharing the roads with cars."
Say you're participating in the Bicycle Commute Challenge, and one morning you bike from your house in the valley to your workplace downtown. It's so sunny and beautiful outside, that you somehow forget to bring your rain gear, even though you're a resident of Juneau, Alaska. Of course, this means that by the time you get off work in the afternoon, it's raining and hailing at the same time with 30-knot winds. Riding in the rain is not an appealing option without the proper gear, so what can you do?
Juneau Rides 