By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Double Boa closure for micro adjustabilityExtremely stiff sole for superior power transferVery comfortable from the very first rideAsymmetrical closure reduces hot spotsLots of perforations top and bottom for breathability and coolingHeal cups and no-slip heel lining (cat tongue) keeps foot in place through pedal strokeNeoprene padded … [Read more...] about Bontrager XXX Road Shoe Review
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Garneau Milan Boa (men’s) and Sienna Boa (women’s) Road Shoe Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Single Boa L6 closure for micro adjustabilityAmple ventilation top and bottom to keep feet coolSeamless upper construction eliminates hot spotsVery comfortable from the very first rideTop of tongue has V-cut to eliminate pressure at front of ankle Good price point for high-quality entry-level road shoeStiff sole for good power … [Read more...] about Garneau Milan Boa (men’s) and Sienna Boa (women’s) Road Shoe Review
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS Watch Review
by Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Wrist-based heart rate monitorDownload up to 500 songs and connect with BT headphones for phone-free listeningSync music from streaming services for listings offline (e.g. Spotify)Records a variety of standard and customizable activitiesPerformance monitoring and conditioning dataBroadcast HR to other devices (e.g. Garmin Edge)Stylish, sleek … [Read more...] about Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS Watch Review
What To Do If Your Bike Is Stolen
By Sheri Rosenbaum It’s still fresh in my mind that sinking feeling when we came out of the restaurant in La Crosse and saw an empty bike rack. (Here's a link to the La Crosse, Wisconsin article.) How could this happen so quickly? The bikes were locked together. I immediately called 911. The responding officer took our statement and pictures of the car/rack. Then he sent an … [Read more...] about What To Do If Your Bike Is Stolen
End of Summer Road Trip – Highs and Lows
By Sheri Rosenbaum This year we decided our vacation would keep us closer to home. We opted for La Crosse, Wisconsin, along with a day trip to Minneapolis. Both cities boast a great cycling scene for road and MTBs. Not wanting to choose one over the other, we took our fat and road bikes. … [Read more...] about End of Summer Road Trip – Highs and Lows