Tips for learning the ways of the frugal cyclist:
- From Make Digital (U-G-L-Y Your Bike) comes a guide to deterring thieves from stealing your bike by camouflaging its fineness and making them think its worthless. Uglifying your bike might be a bit drastic, but if it’ll keep your ride from being stolen, it’s worth considering.
- Debt-free Scholar explains Why Every College Student Should Ride a Bike: Nine reasons why the bicycle is helpful as a transportation mode for college students, including saving gas, saving yourself from going to the gym, relaxation, keeping healthy, and much more.
- Dirt Rag Magazine offers up an article by super-frugal bicycle tourist Nick Lubecki (Do-It-Yourself Bike Touring): “Nick Lubecki isn’t someone you know, but his attitude towards long distance riding is one you should know. No matter that his way is unconventional, his nature reserved or his appearance slightly disheveled—Nick’s advice is founded on first-hand experience and his story is pure inspiration.”
These tips are expanded versions of the items posted regularly on the Frugal Cyclist Twitter Feed. To get up-to-the minute tips, news, and deals, follow @frugalcyclist on Twitter.
Image courtesy Make Digital.
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