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How to Fix Loose Bicycle Handlebar Tape or Tape with Gaps

PROBLEM: Your handlebar tape loosens and shows gaps, especially on the top curves just behind the brake levers. SOLUTION: Re-wrap the tape starting at the bar end and finishing near the stem. When tape is wrapped the other way, from the center to the end, your hands push against the overlap along the top curves. This rolls the tape's edges and eventually opens gaps. … [Read more...] about How to Fix Loose Bicycle Handlebar Tape or Tape with Gaps

What basic skills are needed to ride a bike on the road?

QUESTION: I’ve heard people talk about how easy it is to ride a bike, but what are the basic skills you need to ride on the road? —Dave S. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: After stage 5 of the Paris-Nice bicycle race recently, a roaming camera operator captured a scene of professional racer Romain Bardet riding toward his team bus and being joined by his 3-year-old son Angus, … [Read more...] about What basic skills are needed to ride a bike on the road?

Hollow Alpaca Ski Socks Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum Hollow Socks Price: $49.99 (on sale at time of review $39.99) Sizes: Medium: Men 8-10 (US) | Women 7-10 (US), Large: Men 10.5-13 (US) | Women 10.5-12 (US),  XL: Men 13.5-15 (US) Materials: 58% premium baby alpaca fiber, 40% nylon, and 2% Spandex Colors: Black or Grey Fit: True to size Where manufactured: USA Availability: … [Read more...] about Hollow Alpaca Ski Socks Review

Demystifying eSports: An interview with Kristen Kulchinsky

By Sheri Rosenbaum One of the fastest-growing sports in the world is eSports. Participation is in the millions, and market size value is in the billions. The rapid growth of eSports was primarily due to the pandemic, and there are no signs of it slowing. With platforms like Zwift, cycling racing lends itself easily to the eSport world, seeing growth in both participants … [Read more...] about Demystifying eSports: An interview with Kristen Kulchinsky