Plan your next trip. This category is for all your bike adventures. See new routes. Read stories about amazing places. Get ready to explore.
Is your Triumph Spitfire struggling to start? Before reaching for your wallet, follow this step-by-step classic car troubleshooting guide. Learn how to systematically diagnose non-starting issues by checking your battery voltage, ground connections, starter motor, ignition spark, and fuel system. Safely identify the exact fault and get your classic British roadster back on the road.
Few things ruin a morning in Seattle faster than a Pulsar 125 that refuses to fire on the first press of the starter. I’ve walked plenty of riders through this exact moment, and almost every time the fix turns out to be smaller than they feared. A Pulsar 125 not starting usually falls into one … Read more
Riding a bike across Minneapolis on a cool morning showed me what works. I logged sixty miles on my flat-bar setup and learned a lot. A road hybrid bike for long rides offers comfort and control. It keeps you upright so your neck stays happy. But you must set up the bike correctly. Tires, gears, … Read more
Standing beside my bike on a damp morning in Portland, pressing the power switch only to see a dark screen is a quick way to ruin a commute. Encountering a Giant Explore E+ 1 not starting scenario often feels like a complete system shutdown, but the root cause is frequently a simple connection issue. Over … Read more
Hearing a sudden clicking sound instead of your car engine running is a deeply frustrating moment. You turn the key or push the start button, expecting a smooth drive, but the car remains stubborn. Last spring during a quick road trip through Phoenix, my own car suddenly left me stranded outside a local diner. That … Read more
Your Giant Escape 3 sat by the door all week, and now it will not roll the way you expect. A rider in Portland described almost this exact moment to me after a damp weekend left the bike feeling off. Explain right away that the Giant Escape 3 is a pedal powered bicycle, not an … Read more
Hitting the starter button on a custom chopper only to get dead silence can ruin your weekend plans. My heart sank last summer in Phoenix, Arizona, when a beautiful low-slung cruiser refused to fire up outside a local diner. The owner was stressed out and assumed his massive engine was totally broken. We took a … Read more
Understanding your power limits is the best way to grow as a rider. During a tough morning ride in Denver, I realized that speed is a lie but power is the truth. Knowing how FTP affects cycling performance helps you plan your effort so you do not hit a wall. This guide explains the science … Read more
Rolling through the sun-drenched streets of San Diego always reminds me why I love cycling. However, nothing ruins a coastal breeze like the constant rhythmic clicking of a dry link. If you are dealing with road hybrid bike chain noise, you are not alone; it is the most common gripe I hear from fellow riders. … Read more
Pedalear bajo la lluvia en Manchester tiene algo especial. El cielo gris, el asfalto mojado y el frescor en la cara son parte del ciclismo aquí. Llevar años montando una road hybrid bike en lluvia me ha enseñado más que cualquier manual técnico. Riding road hybrid bike in rain no es solo cuestión de valentía. … Read more