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Greetings to all of my fellow cyclists! Today, I’m following up from my most recent post on barthaynes.com titled “How to Troubleshoot Your Bike.” Upon publishing this article, a less experienced cyclist friend of mine said, “That’s great, Bart, but I don’t know where half of those things are on my bike!”

In order to help those of you out who don’t know bicycle parts as well or need a bit of a refresher regarding the anatomy of your bike, this post is for you. I scoured the Internet to find some excellent diagrams for you to study. I’ve included multiple photos for quality, thoroughness, and types of bikes.

In between these diagrams, I’m going to include some definitions of bicycle parts that might seem complicated to the amateur bicyclist. My hope is that this post will teach you how to identify the parts of your bicycle so that you can discuss cycling intelligently and also know how to describe problems if you run into any difficulties in the future.

• top tube – connects the seat tube to the head tube
• seat tube – The seat tube contains the seatpost of the bike, which connects to the seat post
• seat stay – connects the top of the seat tube to the rear dropout
• head tube – houses the fork and bearings

• down tube – connects the bottom bracket to the head tube
• bottom bracket – houses the pedal axle and bearings
• dropouts – the slots in the frame and fork that holds the wheel axles
• chainstay – a section of the frame that connects the bottom bracket to the rear dropout

• fork – holds the front wheel and pivots in the headset when steering
• chainring – toothed rings that directly connect to the crank
• crank – connects the pedals to the chainring

• front derailleur – the mechanism that moves the chain from one chainring to another
• rear derailleur – the mechanism that moves the chain from one gear to another
• headset – houses the bearings that allow the handlebars and fork to turn
• cassette – toothed cog that make up the gears ( attached to the rear wheel)

Happy riding to you all. Once again, make sure and check out my article-based site over at Bart the Bike Guy to read my latest article all about How to Troubleshoot Your Bike!

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With summer solstice quickly approaching this upcoming weekend, more and more cyclists are cruising the roads for longer periods of time every day. Though this of course a wonderful thing, more cycling time naturally equates to higher chances of accidents.

On my article-based website, barthaynes.com, I wrote this week about how a cyclist can treat road rash in a blog post titled How to Treat Road Rash. However, it’s of course best to learn safety measures for riding your bicycle before you get to the point of needing to seek medical attention.

Today, I’ll be sharing some images from the web detailing and encouraging safe bicycle riding. In between photos, I’ll share important safety tips from one.nhtsa.gov.

• See and Be Seen. Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible. Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when riding day or night. Also wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you.
• Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards. Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, yell out and point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you.
• Avoid Riding at Night. It is far more dangerous to ride at night than during the day because you are harder for others to see. If you have to ride at night, wear something that makes you more easily seen by others. Make sure you have reflectors on the front and rear of your bicycle (white lights on the front and red rear reflectors are required by law in many States), in addition to reflectors on your tires, so others can see you.

• Wear a Properly Fitted Bicycle Helmet. Protect your brain, save your life. For more information see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publication 
  “Easy Steps to Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet.”
• Stay Alert at All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. Watch out for potholes, cracks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks, or anything that could make you lose control of your bike. You need your ears to hear traffic and avoid dangerous situations; don’t wear a headset when you ride.
• Watch for Parked Cars. Ride far enough out from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening, or cars pulling out).

• Obey All Traffic Laws. A bicycle is a vehicle and you’re a driver. When you ride in the street, obey all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings.
• Be Predictable. Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars. Signal your moves to others.
• Control Your Bicycle. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.

Stay safe out there! Happy riding!

-Barton Haynes

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Greetings, cyclists! I hope you’ve all been enjoying a balmy summer and have had the opportunity to get outside as much as possible. Here in San Diego, the weather has been consistently in the mid-to-late 70s providing the perfect climate for gorgeous rides.

Today’s post is for my fellow San Diego cyclists who are either new to the area or just getting started in the wonderful world of bikes. I’ve put together a list of the best riding in the area for your enjoyment along with photos of cyclists enjoying our wonderful city.

Below you’ll find photos along with descriptions of some wonderful routes to explore in San Diego. Enjoy!

Sagebrush Safari

If you find your way to San Diego in late April, look up this classic NORBA event, which is run about an hour’s drive inland from San Diego on Interstate 8 at Lake Morena. Offering a 32-mile single-lap course for experts and pros, and an 18-mile course for sport and beginner racers, the race has plenty of climbing and descending in high-desert conditions and still maintains a laid-back atmosphere.

Balboa Park

Home to the San Diego Zoo, a ton of museums and garden areas, and a host of restaurants, Balboa Park is a great place to pass whatever time you aren’t spending on the bike. Just south of the park are a bunch of small cafes and coffee shops.

Bayshore Bikeway 

Starting Downtown take Flagship’s Coronado Ferry across San Diego Bay and start your ride upon docking at the Coronado Ferry Landing. The Bikeway makes its way through Coronado, along the Silver Strand, through the communities of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista and back into Downtown San Diego. The ride will take you through the quaint town of Coronado and past the historic Hotel del Coronado Hotel, built in 1888, which has played host to presidents, celebrities and royalty for over 120 years. You’ll also ride past the U.S. Naval Amphibious Base (where the Navy SEALs train). Continuing on the path, you’ll trek past Silver Strand State Beach, a beautiful stretch of coast; and the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, a 3,900-acre wetland that is home to many endangered and migratory birds.

Silver Strand Bikeway in Coronado

Coronado may best be known for its resort hotels and massive naval supply complex, but it’s the sandy tombolo connecting the island to the mainland that ought to merit your most immediate attention. Here you’ll find the Silver Strand Bikeway: a stretch of segregated asphalt that follows State Route 75 from the Coronado Yacht Club in the north all the way around the southern tip of the San Diego Bay.

Point Loma Bike Tour

From the San Diego River to the tip of Point Loma via the coast and a return route via San Diego Bay. Starting at Robb Athletic Field at the San Diego River, we’ll pass through Ocean Beach and Sunset Cliffs before climbing to Naval Base Point Loma and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Riding through these we reach Cabrillo National Monument and descend to the ocean and the tide pools. From here we retrace our steps to the Naval Base entrance before descending to the east and the San Diego Bay. We finish with a cruise through Liberty Station before returning to Robb Field.

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• http://www.bicycling.com/travel/californias-oldest-city
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• Torrey Pines/Coastal | Bike Ride San Diego

Last week, I shared 4 protein-packed recipes with peanut butter on my text-based blog barthaynes.com. Today, I’ll be piggybacking on the idea of fuel-endorsing foods for cyclists.

This post is based on an article from www.active.com titled “What Pro Cyclists Eat for Success.” I was surprised to learn more about what other expert cyclists eat before and after big rides.

Continue reading below to see what top riders cook up in the kitchen. Bon appetit, fellow cyclists!

Tejay Van Garderen, BMC: Before a ride

Oatmeal with a handful of almonds or walnuts, a few teaspoons of molasses for the iron and taste, and raisins or dried fruit.

Chris Horner, RadioShack-Nissan: While Riding

Sandwich made with an English muffin, bacon, an over-easy egg, and a thick slice of Tillamook cheddar. 

Christian Vande Velde, Garmin-Barracuda: While Riding

Serrano (Spanish cured ham) on a baguette with olive oil and tomato.

Evelyn Stevens, Specialized-Lululemon: After a Ride

Sweet potato, kale, broccoli, and roasted beets stir-fried with eggs or chicken in olive oil and coconut milk.

Taylor Phinney, BMC: After a Race

Pasta or risotto with Parmesan cheese and olive oil.

I hope that the meals of these pro riders give you some inspiration today! Thanks for reading, fellow cyclists, and as always, happy riding!

-Barton Haynes

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