In what surely is a first, the Canyon//SRAM Racing women’s professional cycling team recently announced a partnership with Zwift, a “social fitness platform” for cyclists. Together, starting in March, female amateur riders around the world will be invited to try out for a professional contract by riding Zwift in a talent contest that will yield a…
Editor’s Note: After running a piece on balaclavasa few issues back, we heard from a few readers for whom full-face coverage simply doesn’t work, for various reasons. Along with a tip from one of those riders, we’re adding another for keeping the “down under” region warm on cold rides, as well. First, Kevin Mooney wrote:…
Today’s QT dovetails perfectly with today’s Ask the Coach, about which dealing with gloves on rides that start cold but finish warmer, or the other way around. Our RBR Review Crew member Paul Smith (who also wrote today’s Review of the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Short Sleeve Rain Jacket), sent in the following, which provides a…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher First off, our congratulations go out to Premium Member Kevin Mooney of Virginia Beach, Virgina – winner of our year-end giveaway: Magellan Cyclo 505 Computer—Our Best Premium Prize Ever! With an MSRP of $429, this is Magellan’s top-of-the-line, full-featured cycling computer – featuring Bluetooth/ANT+ and Wi-Fi connectivity, full GPS…
by Mike Tierney This time of year – winter for us in the northern hemisphere – is a great time to check out our wheels in preparation for next season. If you’re like me, your winter wheels are now on the bike or it could be that your bike is not used (atleast as much…
