Gear Prudence: It Seems Like Scooters Aren’t Going Away
Gear Prudence: It seems like scooters aren’t going away and we’re probably going to get even more of them. Come springtime, the bike lanes will be flooded and it doesn’t seem like I’ll have much...
View ArticleGear Prudence: Will Touting Environmental Benefits Get More People to Bike?
Gear Prudence: I want more people to ride bikes. Amongst my friends, I’ve tried a bunch of arguments: It’ll save you money, it’s good exercise, it’s fun, etc. But I’ve never tried “global warming!” It...
View ArticleGear Prudence: How Do I Make My Inaugural Bikepacking Trip a Success?
Gear Prudence: The cool people on Instagram have been telling me for years now that bikepacking (going camping, but by bike) is very trendy. I’m finally ready to take the plunge. The thing is that I...
View ArticleDave Salovesh, 1965-2019
Half a lifetime ago, before he lived in D.C. and before any of us knew him, Dave Salovesh lived in Chicago and worked in the theater. He built sets. He put up and took down scenery—scenery that...
View ArticleGear Prudence: How Can I Tell If a Bicycle Is the Right One for Me?
Gear Prudence: After riding a hand-me-down, I’m about to buy my first brand-new bike. I’m going to go to a bike shop, see what they’ve got, ask a bunch of questions, and then do a test ride. But what...
View ArticleGear Prudence: My Friend Kept Pointing Out Drivers Doing Something Bad
Gear Prudence: I don’t bike, but my best friend does. She’s ridden to work for a few years now, but I haven’t noticed until recently how much it has affected her. Here’s what I mean: The other day we...
View ArticleGear Prudence: I’m Thinking About Clipping My Keys to My Belt
Gear Prudence: I work at a pretty stodgy place and we’re required to wear suits every day, even Friday. I still bike commute, and 90 percent of the time I can ride in my work clothes. But other bike...
View ArticleGear Prudence: I’ve Been Scolded by People Walking on the Trail for Dinging...
Gear Prudence: Twice within the past two weeks, I’ve been scolded by people walking on the trail for dinging my bell to let them know I’m passing. Come on! One guy called it “downright rude.” Wouldn’t...
View ArticleGear Prudence: Do You Have Tips on How Best to Watch a Bike Race on TV?
Gear Prudence: In what my wife has called an early onset midlife crisis, I’ve gone all in on cycling and I’m watching the Tour de France this summer for the first time. I’ve done some cursory Googling...
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The Last Gear Prudence
Gear Prudence: I heard you’re quitting. That this is it. That you’re filing this column and then you’re out of the bike advice game. Why are you hanging it up? Who will give us bike advice now? How...
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