By Stan Purdum This winter, and for the past few, my wife and I have been able to escape the northern cold and spend January and February in Florida. And so, of course, I bring my bicycle along. Our place is in central Florida, not far from Disney World, but far enough away that I have some feasible options for road riding. … [Read more...] about Winter Cycling In Florida: More Traffic, Yet More Trails
Winter Riding
SealSkinz Halo Cycling Gear
By Brandon Bilyeu Note: Because this review covers four separate products, we have altered the usual formatting to cover the products one by one. Each of the individual review sections contains our typical Hot! - Not! takes, as well as the cost. www.SealSkinz.com How Obtained: Sample from company Colors: All products except sock: Black; Multiple colors … [Read more...] about SealSkinz Halo Cycling Gear
10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
By Jim Langley Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement … [Read more...] about 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement winter rides or … [Read more...] about How to Wash A Bicycle: 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s
Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?
Question: I've been riding a fixed-gear bike occasionally for a few years, mainly during the winter months. I've enjoyed the purity of the riding experience, and the workout is definitely intensified and compressed. However, besides the fear of crashing, which seems to keep my senses sharpened, I am concerned that riding a fixed gear increases my risk of knee injury, especially … [Read more...] about Will a Fixie Foul Up My Knees?