LEISURE NEWS
ACCESSORIES FOR THE STYLISH CYCLIST IN
SANTIAGO
By EMALYDIA FLENORY
MANY SANTIAGUINOS COMMUTE TO WORK EVERY DAY USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. HOWEVER,
THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OPTED TO RIDE A BIKE ON THEIR DAILY COMMUTE HAS BEEN
STEADILY INCREASING BY 20% ANNUALLY. SO, HERE ARE SOME NEW GADGETS LISTED ON BUZZFEED TO
HELP YOU TAKE YOUR BIKE-RIDING EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
SANTIAGO — Because of the growing popularity of bike riding in
Santiago, there are a number of cycling clubs such as Macleta, an
all-female cycling club, and a public system, BikeSantiago that are
gaining popularity.
and can be found on Amazon.
On top of the everyday commute, if you’re santiaguinos or just
stopping through, there are various bike tours that will take you
throughout the city as well as sampling the local wine.
Want to feel a little extra sense of security? The Cricket might be the
product for you, with a range of about 150 feet, The Cricket connects
to your smartphone and once you’ve locked up your bike, turn this
gadget on and it will send you a notification if any movement in
sensed.
These tours can range from just a morning to an entire weekend!
Whether you’re biking in Santiago for business or for pleasure, why
not do it in style.
Recently, Buzzfeed published an article highlighting new technology
that you can purchase to enhance your biking experience. The prices
of these items range from four dollars to nearly a grand— so there’s
something for every type of rider out there.
Here are five products that will give you the most bang for your buck:
This first product will serve double-duty for you—an iPhone case
that also holds 22 bike tools. This product goes for around US$20
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Keep yourself in sight for your fellow drivers with reflective socks.
These socks are made in the United States and are priced at US$16.
The third product will give you a little extra direction when you’re
on the go. The Schwinn Cyclenav connects to your smartphone and
gives off a light to tell you when to turn right or left. You can buy this
navigator for US$60.
If you’re looking to go a little greener, invest in a pedal-power charger.
You can find this generator for US$130, and it can be easily installed
on the wheel of your bike.
For the complete list, check out Buzzfeed’s page:
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/www.buzzfeed.com/nicolenguyen/for-life-behind-handlebars#.
jpzQNRJxJ