John Brooking, Author at CyclingSavvy

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Shifting Gears to Accelerate Quickly

August 26, 2021 /1 Comment/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Welcome to the next in our series of beginner articles. In this one, I’ll introduce the topic of how to use your gears. Most bicycles in the USA these days […]

CyclingSavvy course, July 30 — Zoom option!

July 23, 2021 /0 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

On July 30 and 31, instructors John Brooking and Pam Murray are giving a full three-part CyclingSavvy course in Portland, Maine. The classroom session, 6-9 PM EDT Friday, July 30, […]

Bicycling Skills: Braking and Cornering

April 18, 2021 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Our previous article covered three essential bicycling skills. Let’s move on to a couple of other skills which will improve your riding. Bicycling Skills: Better Braking A bicycle, like any […]

The Top Three Essential Bike-Handling Skills

February 12, 2021 /5 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Every cyclist needs to know these top three bike handling skills. Master these, and you’ll take your bicycling to a new level.

Optional equipment for safety’s sake

November 13, 2020 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Optional equipment choices can improve your safety and comfort when bicycling. The lowdown on gloves, reflectorized clothing, helmets & more.

Should you use a bicycle bell, or your voice?

October 23, 2020 /12 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Should you have a bell on your bicycle, or just use your voice? They have different advantages. A bell is required by law in some places.

What kinds of rear-view mirrors work for bicyclists?

October 16, 2020 /13 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

Should bicyclists use rear-view mirrors? What kinds make sense? Handlebar mirrors, helmet mirrors, eyeglass mirrors: here’s how to choose.

Bicycle Lights: To See and Be Seen By

October 9, 2020 /26 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

If you ride at night you must use lights, to be seen and to see. But what kind? Read about choices in bicycle lights here.

A Beginner’s Guide, Part One: Bicycle Safe to Ride?

September 25, 2020 /8 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

First article in a series to help beginners get started with bicycling. Today’s topic: Ensuring that the bicycle is safe to ride.

“Skinny Kid” Plans 300-Mile Comeback

July 8, 2019 /0 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by John Brooking

I was the skinny kid bullied in gym class. Now I’m riding 300 miles to my 40th class reunion – and thank CyclingSavvy for the empowerment to do so.