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HELMETS

ACCESSORIES ➤ June 21, 2018

HELMETS CITY CYCLISTS WILL LOVE FOR SUMMER

New York Times online shop, The Strategist, recently reached out to me to ask a few questions around helmets. With the multi types of bike commuters in mind I was able to make some recommendations...

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ACCESSORIES ➤ December 4, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide For Babes On Bikes

Here it is! A Holiday Gift Guide on what to gift the cycling gal in your life. Whether they’ve been riding for six months or six years, I’m sure there is something cycling related they...

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ACCESSORIES ➤ September 15, 2016

Ride In Style With Bandbox Helmets

Helmets have always been a tricky topic in the women’s cycling community. From helmet hair to safety, the discussion about helmets have been never ending. However, safety for any cyclist is a top priority. No...

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HELMETS ➤ July 12, 2013

Pedaling Link Love

photocredit: Public Bikes, Refinery 29, Le4Stagioni, Calivintage, NYTIMES 1. Refinery 29’s Biker Chic looks2. The New York Times Bicycle Helmet as a Fashion Statement3. Looking Smart on Pedals, guide to comfortable cycling foot wear4. Momentum Magazines How to Shop by...

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GEAR ➤ April 7, 2012

Making Helmets Fun

I get a lot of compliments on my red and white polka dot helmet by Nutcase. Trust me, I love my helmet, it’s fun, cute, and definitely gives a different quirky vibe to biking. I’m...

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BIKE TALK ➤ August 9, 2011

Bike Talk: To Helmet Or Not To Helmet?

Every now and then I like to add a little controversial subject to the blog. I can’t be all pretty pictures and x’s and o’s, I’m a real person here with real thoughts and I like...

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BIKE TALK ➤ May 25, 2011

Bike Talk: A Commentary On The Helmet Debate.

Before I start this commentary on the massive debate on helmets, I just want to say that I find it difficult to see how the cycling internet community will misread and tear each other to...

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HELMETS ➤ February 28, 2011

things i never ride without

it may seem a little silly to write about things i don’t dare ride without but i thought it would be useful for new riders to learn what is useful for an everyday ride. mind...

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GEAR ➤ February 21, 2011

Love of Helmets

nutcase Going totally crazy about Nutcases new Hearts helmet. I mean, it’s super bright and layered with lots of love and protection for your head. It would even match my bike, Wendy, with the bright...

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Christina Torres, Blogger and Zinester


Welcome to my blog, City Girl Rides! Here you'll find musings about my adventures on bike, critiques on cycling culture and advocacy, and tips for a bikey life.

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