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How to Get Comfortable Biking Around Cars

  • December 12, 2020April 6, 2021
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One of the top concerns I hear from potential bike commuters is the fear of riding too close to cars. Don’t get me wrong, it can be hard to get comfortable biking around cars!  The…

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How to Bike at Night

  • November 8, 2020April 18, 2021
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In the beginning of my bike commuting journey, I never thought I would be riding my bike at night. I still felt shaky bike commuting to work in broad daylight; I definitely did not want…

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How to Bike with No Bike Lane

  • October 21, 2020March 1, 2021
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Even if you live in a city brimming with bike lanes and can easily construct a commute that is 100% bike lane dependent, it is important to know how to properly bike without one –…

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How to Pick A Helmet (That You’ll Actually Wear)

  • October 21, 2020April 6, 2021
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Welcome to one of my favorite things to talk about! How to pick a helmet that fits, is safe, looks good and doesn’t break the bank! As a neurologist, I am all about wanting to…

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How to Ride in the Door Zone

  • October 21, 2020April 6, 2021
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In the beginning of my bike commuting journey, I stuck to the bike lane almost religiously. I felt a sense of safety as traffic zoomed past me, and often found myself riding very close to…

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Planning the Route for Your Bike Commute

  • August 30, 2020April 6, 2021
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Factors to Consider How long is the commute? Knowing if you need to bike 2 miles versus 12 miles is the absolute first step. As expected, the longer the commute the more planning you will…

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Welcome, Smart Cyclists!

Hi, all! My name is Claudia Gambrah-Lyles and I love riding my bike everywhere and anywhere! I am a doctor, a business casual bike commuter and a bike safety and inclusion advocate. Join me as I share useful tips and info on urban cycling that will help make biking a bigger part of your life, and keep you looking good and feeling good, both on and off your bike!

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