Unless you hang your bike on a wall in a glass case and never ride it, it will surely get dirty from time to time. A little dirt isn’t a bad thing as long as you clean it.

Plus, a clean and shiny bike just looks good! So how about a bike wash today…

Washing and waxing your bike is kind of a touchy subject (water, no water, pressure, degreaser, etc.), so here is a list of ideas on how to do it. You can pick which one you like best:

The Art of the Bike Wash – how to wash your bike, as told by a pro race mechanic!

Cleaning Your Bicycle’s Frame and Fork – how to clean your bike, with an emphasis on the frame and fork.

Washing Your Bike – step-by-step guide to cleaning each part of your bike.

How to wash your bike – basic guide to the bike bath.

Disk brakes are powerful and work great in nasty conditions, but if not cared for properly, they can squeal like a little school girl.

Excess noise, plus wear and tear, are good reasons to keep your disc brakes clean. Plus, it’s easy to do and takes very little time.

Here are some guides to cleaning your disk brake rotors and pads:

How to clean disk brakes – a quick guide to cleaning disc brakes.