By Stan Purdum The term “adventure” is often applied to cycling, but what do we mean when we use that term? The writer G.K. Chesterton said, “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” As a case in point, look at this photo below. Do you think…
By Ric Stern Last week I wrote about surviving two weeks in the Alps on vacation. Plenty of riding, no structure, lots of coffee and pastries. It was brilliant. But this week I want to talk about what comes next — because for a lot of riders, October means one thing: feet up, bike in…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and preferences in comments regarding “1X” and “2X” drivetrains (say “one by” and “two by”), which was the subject of last week’s column: Should You Consider a 1X Drivetrain on Your Next Road Bike? Within the comments were a couple that are worth…
After a long ride, the easiest thing is to sit in the car, stop for coffee or do a few errands before going home. But if you are still in damp cycling shorts, change that plan. Sweat, road spray and a wet chamois hold moisture against skin that has already spent hours under pressure and…
We compare current cycling shorts and bibs under $100, including options for men and women, different inseams, and several fit styles.
