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woman Bicycling in Snow

Introducing our Winter Cycling Guide!

Susi // city cycling 101, seasonal tips
Fair-weather friends? That’s not us. Velojoy writers are in the NYC bike lanes all winter long. Sure, it may be a little quieter out there, but winter cycling offers singular delights — rosy cheeks, revved-up energy and confidence-boosting mastery of the elements. All it takes [...]
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Bicyle Wheel - Autumn Leaves

6 Tips for Cycling Safety When Leaves Fall

Susi // city cycling 101, safety & security
Hurricane Sandy’s winds have blanketed New York City streets with autumn leaves. The slippery accumulation may interfere with cycling safety, especially when braking or turning. Leaves can also camouflage underlying road hazards such as storm drain grates, potholes or surfaces that become slick when wet [...]
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Apple Crate

Seatpost 10.25.12: NYC Cycling This Week

Susi // seatpost
Quick Tip for Weekend Bike Rides We’ve been reveling on weekend bike rides in the crates of apples, boxes of Concord grapes (still buzzing with bees) and rows of colorful root vegetables at green markets and farm stands. In case you find yourself out on [...]
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Winter Cycling

savoring the joys of winter cycling in nyc

genevieve // seasonal tips
Here’s what I like most about cycling in New York City during the winter: It’s simpler. The city feels like a small town, almost rural. Fewer cyclists, combined with fewer tourists on the streets, make the place almost quiet. From a bicycle, you get the [...]
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bicycle fenders to defend against rain and slush

genevieve // seasonal tips
Fenders are a must for city cycling in wet or slushy weather. They protect your shoes, clothing and bicycle components. Moreover, they help you get where you’re going without a back-stripe from dirty rain water or, in colder weather, a bottom saturated with slush.  Shields [...]
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Gear to keep hands warm on a bike

layering to keep hands warm on a bicycle

Susi // seasonal tips
On a particularly frigid morning in New York City recently, a bicycle commuter commented on twitter: “Just removed my gloves and discovered 5 Popsicle sticks inside.” It’s true that few sensations are as uncomfortable, or take the fun out of winter cycling faster, than cold [...]
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Winter Bicycling in Chinatown NYC

mild adjustments for extreme weather: part 2

Neil // seasonal tips
The benefits of riding a bicycle for transportation in the city don’t subside during the winter. In fact, some may multiply. Think zipping past traffic stalled by sloppy weather. While it’s true that cold temperatures and snow can throw some curve balls your way, a [...]
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mild adjustments for cycling in extreme weather

Neil // seasonal tips
For many cyclists, the arrival of winter marks the end of their season.  And that’s a shame.  Winter cycling can be some of the most scenic, refreshing and adventurous of the year.  Sure, a shift in the weather presents a new set of challenges.  But [...]
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proviz cycling jacket

light-emitting cycling jacket that won’t break bank

genevieve // safety & security
During dark winter commutes, maintaining visibility for safety is more important than ever. While there are several cycling jackets with built-in lights currently on the market, they tend to be expensive. We recently learned of one that sells for around $100.
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Bike Fancy - velojoy.com holiday gift guide

new! 50 holiday gift ideas for city cyclists

Susi // seasonal tips
We’re super-excited to launch our first holiday gift guide for people who love to ride bicycles. Our team has packed more than 50 gifts, available at local bike shops and online, into a FREE, 12-page guide that you can download [Continue Reading...]
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