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Best of Philly Spotlight: How to Cycle in the City
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Philadelphia Magazine
Best of Philly Spotlight: How to Cycle in the CityFrom dodging potholes and SEPTA buses to being a mindful group rider, here's how to make your bike commute a breeze.
Philly is a huge biking city, but navigating those pot holes, janky sidewalks, and SEPTA buses can make cycling a bit stressful.
That’s why we turned to Carl Drexler, leader of Philly Full Moon Ride (aka this year’s Best Cycling Club).
So be aware: Don’t pull up on the right side of SEPTA buses, where riders enter and exit.
Illustrations by James Yates>> Click here to return to Best of Philly 2026Published as “How to Cycle in the City” in the August 2026 issue of Philadelphia magazine.