Good climbers are equally comfortable in the saddle or out. But lots of riders don’t know which technique really suits them better. Find out by timing yourself on a favorite climb while monitoring your heart rate and perceived exertion. Pick a hill that’s typical of those you climb often. Ideally it will be between 2…
After Paying Homage to My Racing Mentor By Kevin Kolodziejski My best racing buddy — and certainly the best racing mentor anyone could ever ask for — once won a crit by at least three bike lengths in a four-up sprint from an early breakaway that was never more than 15 or 20 seconds ahead…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley So many of you commented on last week’s car racks story (thanks!), that I was reminded of another rack product I meant to mention. Plus, I spotted an unusual racking job the other day and want to share the photo and ask if you agree with my critique. So…
QUESTION: How can I tell when I need new tires on my road bike? High end tires like the Continentals or Michelins that I prefer have gotten expensive, so I don’t want to waste money by changing them out too soon. I don’t want to end up in a dangerous situation either though. When should…
By Sheri Rosenbaum One of the major environmental concerns is the staggering amount of plastic bottles that end up in the ocean. It is estimated that over 8 million metric tons of plastic bottles are in the sea, causing significant harm to marine life and ecosystems. In response to this issue, companies have been actively…
