By Scott Martin Most cycling skills are simple to acquire. Want to climb better? Ride up hills, fast. Don’t eat foods that contain fats, sugars or, well, calories. Make sure you were born with lungs the size of air bags. … [Read more...] about Blown Away
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Top Picks: Comfortable Women’s Bicycle Saddles
By Chris Honett It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of a quality saddle — any cyclist knows how the wrong saddle can so easily ruin a great ride. While most saddles work just fine for short excursions, for those who spend hours on their machines, top-performance fit and long-term functionality are key. It’s not always obvious at first glance what might … [Read more...] about Top Picks: Comfortable Women’s Bicycle Saddles
More on Tubeless Tire Repair Kits
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Since flat tires are the most common bicycle repair, we’re following up today with a look at some more tubeless tire repair kits. A couple were recommended by you in the comments to our last Tech Talk, which you can read here: Product Review: Dynaplug’s Impressive Carbon Racer & Road Air Tubeless Tire Repair Kits. And there was an … [Read more...] about More on Tubeless Tire Repair Kits
Should You Be Using Zero Float Cycling Cleats?
By Coach Robert Wilhite Talk about opening up a can of worms. Well, the subject of having float or not in your cleat system, is one sure to stir up the can. For someone who has no interest in being politically correct, my motivation is always to tell the truth with respect. That said, no matter what perspective on float you have chosen to accept or believe, my hope is that … [Read more...] about Should You Be Using Zero Float Cycling Cleats?
Showers Pass Women’s and Men’s Cross Country Cycling Shorts Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum I always love when a single piece of gear can be leveraged for multiple uses. The Showers Pass Cross Country Shorts (available in men’s or women’s versions) provide style, function and comfort both on and off the bike. These shorts have a 10” inseam for the women’s version (11.5” for the men’s) and comes without a pad. Thus, lending itself to being … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Women’s and Men’s Cross Country Cycling Shorts Review