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I wholeheartedly believe in a world where safe urban cycling doesn’t have to forfeit style. The Smart Cycling Blog is all about providing you with tips and tricks for looking and feeling good both on and off your bike!

2 Tricks to Minimize Sweating on Your Bike Commute

  • October 21, 2020March 1, 2021
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Minimize sweating on your bike commute?? It is possible and yes, you too, can do it!  The thought of arriving to work sweaty with sweat stains on clothing is a huge turnoff that prevents many…

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What to Wear for Biking to Work: 3 Simple Criteria

  • September 30, 2020February 20, 2021
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The Criteria In addition to passing for professional/business casual, there are only three criteria to consider when choosing your bike commute attire. 1. Non-Restrictive Clothing 2. Fabric that Minimizes Sweat Avoid clothing that is made…

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5 Essential Bike Accessories for Commuting

  • August 15, 2020February 20, 2021
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Bike Lock The possibility of bike theft is an unfortunate reality of bike commuting; however, a good bike lock is an excellent first line of defense. There are thousands of bike locks and options to…

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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 pediatric neurologist, a business casual bike commuter and a bike safety advocate. Join me as I share useful, fashionable and (most importantly) smart, tips and info on urban cycling that will keep you looking good and feeling good, both on and off your bike!

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