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Gears are your friend on hills.
Thu, Mar 03 2011 at 03:37 PM EST

Whichever bike you end up getting, be sure to make really good use of your gears while going up hills -- shifting to a lower gear makes peddling much easier. (Conversely, shifting to a higher gear while going down a hill or on a flat surface can...

Poached egg tips.
Wed, Jan 05 2011 at 05:23 PM EST

I have the same goal about pizza dough! I hope you post, if you find a good recipe/technique. Ditto on the beer thing.

Tips for poached eggs: add a bit of vinegar to the water, it helps the white cohere. Also swirl the water into a...

Townie bikes.
Thu, Jun 24 2010 at 01:03 PM EST

Townie brand bikes might also be a good option for those transitioning (back) into city riding. They make cruiser-style bikes that are more stable than other bikes (and very stylish, too). More serious riders will probably get frustrated with...

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