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Summer biking is fun. But don't just get your bike out of the garage and hop onto it after months of inactivity in winter and spring. First, check it to ensure everything is functioning well.

A good place to start is to give your bike a full wash. This will remove all the dust and debris so you can better assess all its parts. Clean your bike with a bucket, hose, sponge, and dishwashing soap. Next are the ABCs of maintaining a bike: air pressure, brakes, and chain.

Check the air pressure of your bike tires. If deflated, buy a good floor pump and pump the tires up. If the tires are worn out, change them for tougher, heavy-duty treaded tires. These will fare well considering the dust and debris on roads following spring.

Brakes come afterward. Spin the wheels and give your brakes a firm squeeze. The tires should stop immediately. If there are squeaking sounds on the brake lever or the brakes unnecessarily rub the rims when spinning, take your bike to a professional to fine-tune the braking system. The cables attached to the brake lever should also be firmly attached to the bike structure, not fraying.

For the chain, check to ensure there is no rust or debris caught in it. Turn your bike upside down and give the chain a good spin through the pedal system. It should rotate smoothly. If not, add some lubrication to it. You could also use a chain checker tool to measure your chain length from one pin center to the other. Get a new chain if it's longer than 12 and one-sixteenth of an inch.

For adolescents, make sure your bike, helmet, and gloves still fit. Check the bar grips to ensure they are not worn out.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid during Historical Home Restoration

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​Restoring a historical home is an exciting but challenging project that requires utmost care and attention to detail. It requires a delicate balance to maintain a home’s original look while…

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With experience working in multiple industries, Hampton Barringer Luzak has taken roles in fashion, broadcast television, and real estate…

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Join NO MORE with the Joyful Heart Foundation

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Join NO MORE with the Joyful Heart Foundation

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A graduate of Hollins University with experience in sales and marketing, Hampton Luzak has served as a casting director for numerous independent films, including the award-winning Chaperone. Throughout her career, Hampton Luzak has contributed her time to non-profit organizations such as the Joyful Heart Foundation.

Founded by actress Mariska Hargitay, the Joyful Heart Foundation helps those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault to find healing and renewed joy. Mariska Hargitay came to understand the widespread nature of sexual assault and abuse through her role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

In addition to promoting healing, the Joyful Heart Foundation advocates for a cultural transformation. As part of this endeavor, it participates in the NO MORE movement, established in 2013 to end domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.

Through partnerships with numerous agencies and organizations, NO MORE offers society a call to action. NO MORE encourages people to speak openly about these issues, educate themselves about solutions, and act to end abuse.

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Hampton Luzak's Professional and Philanthropic Pursuits

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Hampton Luzak | Creative Directors Assistant at Bbdo

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Mrs. Hampton Luzak worked as a creative director's assistant for BBDO and helped produce popular advertising campaigns for Pepsi a...

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The NSCDA-Restored Colonial Van Cortlandt House in the Bronx

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The NSCDA-Restored Colonial Van Cortlandt House in the Bronx

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Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Hampton Luzak has a professional background encompassing media, movie casting, and the preservation of historic homes. Hampton Luzak maintains membership in The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA), which was established in 1891 and boasts 15,000 members nationwide.

NSCDA has a primary focus of engaging in historic site restoration, preservation, and interpretation. This began with the preservation of the Van Cortlandt House in New York in 1897. The oldest home remaining in the Bronx, the Georgian-style mansion was constructed for Frederick Van Cortlandt, who maintained a successful wheat plantation in the mid-18th century.

Now a museum, the property was acquired by the City of New York in 1887. Upon its inception, NSCDA took on a pioneering role as a private organization by taking the publicly-owned building under its stewardship. The Society paid the city a "peppercorn rent" of $1 annually and restored the structure in meticulous detail. The Van Cortlandt House has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1967 and also achieved National Historic Landmark designation.

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Edible Schoolyard NYC - Flagship Demonstration Schools Lead the Way

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Edible Schoolyard NYC - Flagship Demonstration Schools Lead the Way

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Creative professional Hampton Luzak has worked in entertainment, fashion, and real estate over the course of a varied career. In more recent years, Hampton Luzak has been very active with local community organizations. In addition to several animal welfare groups, she enjoys supporting Edible Schoolyard NYC.

Edible Schoolyard NYC transforms lives through food. It helps students in New York learn about growing and eating healthy food by incorporating gardening and cooking classes into their school day. It operates programs that expose children to new wholesome foods, encouraging them to eat healthy at home, and getting them involved in the preparation of their own vibrant food.

Edible Schoolyard operates two flagship demonstration schools in New York City. These schools include full gardens and industrial kitchens. Students attend kitchen class just like their classes in traditional subjects like science or math.

These demonstration schools are also open to the public to help community members reap the benefits of healthy food. They offer free cooking workshops in the evening, community days for the public to visit, low-cost farm stands that accept EBT and SNAP benefits, and a variety of other activities.