You check a cycling catalog and find half a dozen brands of sports drink. Same thing when you visit a nearby bike shop or nutrition store. It’s a bewildering assortment that isn’t helped by the various performance claims of the manufacturers. Which drink should you choose? Marketing people would blanch at this answer but I…
Good, dependable cycling gear makes riding more enjoyable. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite cycling gear here, as chosen by Road Bike Rider contributors. These are some of our favorite cycling products that are currently available on the market. Some are new products, and some have been around for a while, but they’re all…
By Brandon Bilyeu Oro Jacket: Hot! Waterproof and extremely breathable Very light and packable, fits in jersey pocket Does not wet-out like DWR treated garments, just shake the water off Rear vents double as jersey pocket access slots Long drop tail protects backside Available in men’s and women’s versions
By Lars Hundley Bike helmet technology has rapidly improved over the past five years, but standard helmet testing really hasn’t kept up. The regular old CSPC bike helmet safety standard just tells you if a helmet meets the minimum standards to sell into the US market. That’s all helmets! Meanwhile, new safety features like MIPS…
QUESTION: I’ve been uploading my rides to Strava for a while now and it gives me estimated wattage, but it’s unclear to me if those numbers are any good or not compared to other riders. I’m doing ok with my times on some local segments, but what’s a good average wattage cycling in general? —…
