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Woodward West Race Report
I always look forward to the Woodward West race. The venue is so much different than the Fontana race and that is quite refreshing. This year was different, I usually go to Woodward for the entire...
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Torker KB2
BikeCommuters.com had a chance to review the Torker KB2 as a commuter bike a little while ago. What I though it was cool about this bike is its 2 speed internal “kickback” hub and its price tag: $399....
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Bike Geek musings of the Torker KB2′s 2 speed hub
I’ve been riding the Torker KB2 on certain errands and recreational rides and it has been a fantastic bike to use on those short trips. The heart of the Torker KB2 is its hub; a Sturmey Archer...
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Simple guide to Bike Commuting: Surveying the routes
May is bike to work week in California, and with gas prices nearing 5 bucks a gallon, riding a bike to work makes sense and it is easier than most think. I’ve been a bike commuter for over 5 years, my...
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Simple Guide to Bike Commuting: Bike Choice
Choosing a bike to commute to work will depend in a lot of factors. How much do you want to spend? How hilly is your terrain? How good are you at fixing bikes on the road? How long is your commute? How...
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Simple guide to Bike Commuting: What to wear
What to wear while riding your bike to work is mostly an individual choice based on weather, style and practicality. I envy those who are able to ride to work with their work clothes on, having to...
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Riding the Coyote Creek Bikeway
Today I rode the Coyote Creek Bikeway towards Seal Beach. My ride started from my house and I entered the trail at Rosecrans Blvd. The first few miles of the trail were nicely paved, all I heard was...
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Simple Guide to Bike Commuting: Hygiene
One of the biggest excuses why not bike to work is hygiene. Most companies do not offer showers and if you happen to work for one, lucky you. My places of work did not have showers, I also had a desk...
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Leaving the car at home
Being that I’m still hunting for a job, leaving the car at home has become more of a necessity than an option. SoCal gas prices are still high and riding my bike to most places saves me cash. Since my...
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Stop harrassing me…
It probably has happened to you… “Get out of the way, you #@$@”, “Get on the sidewalk” and my favorite, “Get a car!” Well, the L.A Council OKs a law to protect us from those who love to harass us...
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Changes
It has been a while since I have posted anything on this site. The main reason is that I have switched from bicycling to riding a motorcycle. I still enjoy riding bicycles, but riding a motorcycle had...
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We see them all the time, those pesky motorcyclists riding between lanes. I have always wondered if it was legal, and the answer to that is Lane splitting in a safe and prudent manner is not illegal in...
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First Motorcycle
After doing tons of research and waiting for over 9 months since I got my M1 license I finally bought my first motorcycle. I always wanted a Harley Davidson, but they are pricey! Being budget conscious...
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Bicycle commuting vs Motorcycle commuting: The risk
When I first got my motorcycle, everyone told me about the high risk of riding a motorcycle. Interestingly, I have found that riding a bicycle in the mean streets of L.A. is more dangerous than riding...
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Harley Davidson Sportster 883, my beginner bike.
I did a lot of research on the “ideal” first motorcycle. Most of what I read recommended motorcycles with engines no bigger than 500cc. At the same time, most of my friends who ride motorcycles advised...
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Throwback Thursday: Ride of Silence 2007
I’m jumping on the throwback Thursday bandwagon. I think it is fun to go back in time and check out some old pictures from different events. This was my first Ride of Silence back in 2007. Along with...
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