Let's ride! Pedal power is airy, sweaty, liberating – and exhaust-free. This week's tips are about how to make your bicycle even greener.
The more comfortable your bike, the more often you'll trade engine for pedals.
- Choose a bicycle frame that's your size. When riding, you should feel neither scrunched nor overextended.
- For hilly commutes, get a bike with at least 10 gears.
- Raise your saddle to reduce pressure on the knees.
- Look for a saddle that distributes your weight to your sitting bones, not your cheeks. Women, choose wider seats to accommodate your wider hips.
- Attach fenders to protect from mud splatters.
- Install a handlebar cup holder for your caffeine fix.
Article courtesy of The Green Life (green.life@sierraclub.org)
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