I have spent quite a bit of time looking for perfect bike panniers with STYLE. I have definitely found them in the Arkel Commuter Pannier and Arkel Messenger Briefcase. That's me arriving home with my Arkel Panniers on the right, and that's the Arkel Messenger Briefcase stuffed full of my stuff further down below in this post. It's amazing how much stuff I manage to put … [Read more...]
Best Commuter/Bike Touring Panniers: Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier Review
This is our review of an ideal pannier for people who bike commute, the Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier. Anyone who bike commutes knows that it can be a challenge to deal with the clothing issue. The Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier offers a stylish and convenient way to meet this challenge. And it’s perfect for cycle touring too! It offers 35 L of storage … [Read more...]
Science Says Exercise is a Miracle Cure and Protects You from Diseases
Many people think that the main health benefit of exercise is weight loss. Sure, exercise will help you to lose weight. However, the surprising truth is that weight loss is NOT the main reason why you should exercise. The main health benefit of exercise is that exercise will dramatically improve your health throughout your life, and protect you from most of the dread diseases. … [Read more...]
Safe Winter Cycling – How to Cycle Safely in the Winter
This post offers advice on how to be comfortable when cycling in the winter, and also tips on how to cycle safely in difficult conditions. Winter cycling can be challenging, especially if you live in a climate that gets very cold and wet. Days are shorter, forcing you to ride in the dark at least one way if you bike commute. If there is snow, it is often displaced by car tires … [Read more...]
How to Use Bike Reflectors to Be More Visible
Here's a post by Jim Evans, all about how to use reflectors on your bike to be more visible to other road users. This is a cheap and easy way to make cycling in the dark safer. Riding a bike at night can be a great experience at times. The air is crisp, the stars are out, and the decibel level is lowered. Other times, it may be raining, or you may be sharing the road with … [Read more...]
