We arrive ready to ride our bikes along the rolling streets in beautiful San Francisco. There is no better way to warm up for this excursion than pedaling along as tourists in cable cars point and gasp in amazement as we diligently climb the hills next to them. Our bodies and minds are getting geared up, and so must our trusty steeds!
Our intrepid crew spends the first afternoon in the city at Sports Basement, a wonderful local establishment that caters to a wide range of athletic endeavors. We are greeted by two wonderful gentlemen, "The" Jeff and Paul, who take us through a bike basics workshop, very handy for those of us new to cycling and those who just need a refresher.
We learned how to set up our bike correctly to limit pain and injury, how to do a safety check, change a flat, and many other useful tricks and tips. Everything got checked over and tuned up, and we felt more prepared to set out on our journey. Those of us brand new to biking are very happy to have the help of the fine people at Sports Basement.
If you are thinking about making the change to a more sustainable form of transportation, there are lots of knowledgeable individuals out there who can help you out. Not from San Francisco? If you live in a city, then look no further than your local bike shop for beginners classes on bike maintenance and safety. Some locations also offer bike kitchens, workshops that give you the tools you need to tune up your ride, with experienced riders nearby to answer your questions and guide you on the path to being a self-sustaining cyclist.
So grab up that old Schwinn in the garage or hit up Craigslist, head to your local bike shop and get going on the road to a more sustainable way of traveling!
--Molly
No comments:
Post a Comment