Bike commuting a one-way distance of at most 10 miles is perfectly respectable. Much more and it can easily become a problem. You’ll need to take more than just distance into consideration, though. I combed through forums to see what else bike commuters have to say.
You should pick your gear so that your cadence stays in an optimal range and also take into consideration the slope of the road ahead. However, you will also need to make sure you don’t pick a gear that hurts your bike.
There are certain states where it is illegal to use headphones or earbuds with both ears when riding a bike. The laws cite safety as a driving factor, but this is a debated topic. Let’s look at which states have laws about it, and both sides of the safety argument.
In every state in the U.S., it is illegal to ride your bike against oncoming traffic. Most states require that you either stay as far right as possible or that you at least follow all local traffic laws like a car or motorcycle would. People have plenty of arguments about which side of the road is safer. So, I’ll explain why it is better to stay right, and I made a map to summarize the rules in each state.
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You should check the tire pressure on your road bike at least once or twice a week, or before every ride if you don’t go out that often. Road bike tires have been known to lose pressure after 4-5 days of sitting still. I’ve been surprised with small leaks before, so I check mine before every ride regardless of when my previous ride was.
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You should always keep your road bike’s tires pressurized to be within the suggested range that is stamped on the side of the tires. Under-inflating and over-inflating can lead to serious problems. That being said, you should reduce the pressure for adverse terrain and increase the pressure if you weigh more. Let’s jump into how serious those problems are, what pressure actually does to your tire while you are riding it, and how to pick a good pressure for your ride.
You can absolutely leave your bike out in the rain, but you need to be careful about it. Not every accessory can take the water, and you’ll need to do regular maintenance if you want your bike to stay in top shape.
