By Lars Hundley PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and bicycle industry trade association, has released its 2024 City Ratings, evaluating more than 2,500 cities worldwide for the quality of their bike networks. The annual data-driven program assigns each city a score from 0 to 100 based on factors such as safe speeds, protected bike lanes, and network … [Read more...] about PeopleForBikes Releases 2024 City Ratings for Cyclists
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The Cycling Chef on The Go – Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish, and Restore
By Sheri Rosenbaum Bloomsbury Sport Price: $30 Pages: 246 Photographs: Yes, color Availability: Online How obtained: Publisher sample RBR advertiser: No Fuel Your Ride With Healthy and Tasty Recipes As someone who has experienced changes in nutritional needs with age, particularly post-menopause, I was eager to dive into Alan Murchison’s … [Read more...] about The Cycling Chef on The Go – Ride Day Recipes to Fuel Up, Replenish, and Restore
Counterpoint: An Opinion Against Waxing Chains
By Rick Schultz Maybe I’m alone here, but I find that hot waxing yields the worst performance for chain lubes. How can I say that? I was a product tester for Shimano and tested many things including Di2 and component cross-compatibility, wheels, along with four years of chain testing. Shimano provided dozens of chains as well as lubes. I can’t get into the specifics, … [Read more...] about Counterpoint: An Opinion Against Waxing Chains
Colnago Unveils V4: A More “Budget-Friendly” High-Performance Road Bike
By Lars Hundley Italian bicycle manufacturer Colnago has introduced its latest addition to the V Series lineup, the Colnago V4, to the United States market. This new model aims to offer many of the performance benefits of the top-tier V4Rs, used by professional cycling teams, in a more affordable configuration. The V4 features a monocoque frame that incorporates the same … [Read more...] about Colnago Unveils V4: A More “Budget-Friendly” High-Performance Road Bike
Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Helmet Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! 5-Star Viginia Tech helmet rating Lazer KinetiCore rotational protection Excellent venting Secure and easy to operate retention system Super light Aeroshell available Not Helmet straps ear clearance is not adjustable Cost: $280 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, … [Read more...] about Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Helmet Review