We all like to go places. Seeing the world, even a bit at a time, is always good, but we need to bear in mind that every time you get in a car you add that little bit to your carbon emissions. It may seem like a small impact every time, but a small impact made often means that there is a large impact building up. Although no-one likes the guilt trip, we can make a difference to the impact we are making on our environment. Our children will inherit the world we give them, so it makes sense to avoid polluting the planet. One way we can do this is to leave the car in the garage and take the bike with us.
Bicycle-locks - Although bikes in general do not cost as much as an equivalent quality of car there is no doubt that owners want to make sure their bicycle is protected. It is not uncommon to leave your bike somewhere you consider to be safe, even chain it up, but come back to find that someone has stolen it. It is selfish behavior, and it leaves the cyclist high and dry, but the bicycle thief has one thought in mind – freeing up that bike so that they can sell it on. It is important to remember that thieves can be enormously resourceful, so your anti-theft measures need to be of a high quality...Read More
Check your tires - Although there are many legal requirements that are known and followed by motorists, and these requirements tend to mean that most cars on the road are safe to drive, the same requirements are either non-existent or scarcely followed by a number of cyclists. This is no criticism of the average cyclist, who will take every effort to ensure that they can cycle safely. However, some people will always let the side down. It is important that you do not let yourself become one of those people. This means that you need to check your bicycle tires regularly....Read More
Shopping on your bike - As we all take account of the message of environmentalism, it is not uncommon for individuals to think about what small impact we can make on our own carbon footprint. We want to reduce it, and taking our cars everywhere is one way we can be sure of increasing it. So if you have a bit of light shopping to do, it is worth considering taking your bike to the shop or supermarket. The big question is in how we get the shopping home. Although it seems like a quaint idea, many people consider bicycle baskets to be a good idea....Read More