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The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting

Average Joe Cyclist — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:08:23 +0000

Many people set out to do bike commuting, and then give up because it just does not work out. That's not because they can't do it. It's just because they make some beginner mistakes. Here are the top 7 most common mistakes that people make when they try to become bike commuters. Read our post to learn how to avoid these all too common mistakes.

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Axiom Panniers Review

Average Joe Cyclist — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:08:10 +0000

I used the Axiom panniers on some tours – they are completely waterproof and quite spacious.

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Arkel Bug Panniers Review

Average Joe Cyclist — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:08:05 +0000

This is our review of Arkel Bug Panniers. This combination bike pannier and backpack is an ideal item for a bike commuter. It's a strong, spacious, quality bike pannier that converts easily from bike pannier to backpack, making life much simpler and more organized.

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Reelight Rl721 Bike Lights Review – Lights that are ALWAYS ON

Average Joe Cyclist — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:08:11 +0000

The Reelight Rl721 bike lights are powered by electrodynamic induction, which means that power is generated as your bike moves

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How to Use Bike Reflectors to Be More Visible

Average Joe Cyclist — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:08:06 +0000

These photos show how a couple of carefully placed bike reflectors can light up a bike

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How to Choose the Best Bike Light

Average Joe Cyclist — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:21:45 +0000

The Light & Motion Urban 350 also offers an efficient light beam with widely dispersed light, for a good view of the road ahead

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9 Useful Tips for Women Bike Commuters

Maggie — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 01:13:07 +0000

More and more people are getting to work by bike, thanks to decent infrastructure in many cities. I find it exhilirating to be part of all this

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Targus Work + Play Cycling Backpack Review

Average Joe Cyclist — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:27:03 +0000

This is our review of the versatile Targus Work + Play Cycling Backpack, a well-designed backpack for people who cycle commute to work.

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Vangogo Bike Light Set Review

Average Joe Cyclist — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 19:05:55 +0000

Here are the Vangogo lights on Maggie’s handlebars. To show them both we put the tail light on the front handlebars, on the left

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Here are the Vangogo lights on Maggie’s handlebars. To show them both we put the tail light on the front handlebars, on the left

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Best Budget Waterproof Cycling Backpack, 2023 – Craft Cadence Review

Average Joe Cyclist — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 19:23:57 +0000

Here is Maggie wearing the Craft Cadence cycling backpack

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Here is Maggie wearing the Craft Cadence cycling backpack

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