If you've ever have a nearby rider yell, "Hold your line, buddy!" you know it's disconcerting to be told your bike-handling skills aren't up to par. In a group setting, it's alarming to be in a pack with a rider who meanders, and other riders will certainly point it out. If you're occasionally guilty of straying from the straight and narrow, here's how to ride like you're on … [Read more...] about Master the Art of Riding Straight
1Bikes & Gear
ASSOS New DYORA R and EQUIPE R collections – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum ASSOS DYORA R women’s jersey | bibs ASSOS EQUIPE R men’s jersey | bibs ASSOS R Socks S9 – Twin Pack Jersey Price: $175 Bib Price: $210 Socks: $40 (twin pack) Jersey and Bib Sizes: XS-2XL (women’s); XS-3XL (men’s) Sock Sizes: 0 (35-38 EU), I (39-42 EU), II (43-46 EU) Jersey Colors: Halo Green, Stella Lavender, … [Read more...] about ASSOS New DYORA R and EQUIPE R collections – Quick Review
Rick’s Review of Clik Valves
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last October I did a sneak peek of two interesting new types of tire valves, one from the company Muc-Off called Big-Bore Valves and one from the company Clik Valve and also called Clik Valves. You can read that story here: https://www.roadbikerider.com/new-valve-technology/. After that piece ran, our editor Sheri Rosenbaum tested … [Read more...] about Rick’s Review of Clik Valves
Should I pull up on my bicycle pedals?
QUESTION: After several years of riding with flat pedals, I finally bought a clipless pair. I’m still getting used to them, but one thing I can’t seem to do well is pull up with one leg while the other leg is pushing down. A friend tells me doing so will increase my pedaling efficiency. Is there some secret about how to do this right? —Alf L. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Yes. … [Read more...] about Should I pull up on my bicycle pedals?
Try This: Improve Your Pedaling Cadence
Want to ride longer with less fatigue? Master the art of efficient pedaling. It's not about how hard you can push those pedals - it's about how smoothly you can make them go around. Watch most newer cyclists and you'll see them muscling big gears at a slow cadence. Sure, it feels powerful, but it's also a recipe for tired legs and cranky knees. The secret that experienced … [Read more...] about Try This: Improve Your Pedaling Cadence