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10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

By Jim Langley Winter riding can wear and tear bicycles quickly because of the grit and crud that gets all over the frame and components. Also, excessive moisture can remove essential lube from the drivetrain, which accelerates chain, cassette, chainring, derailleur pulley and front derailleur cage wear, too. This is why it’s best to clean bikes immediately after inclement … [Read more...] about 10 Bike Washing Don’ts and Do’s

Become a Faster Cyclist by Strengthening Your Weakest Muscle Groups

By Coach Rick Schultz As a cyclist, it's not so much that we're really weak in some key muscle groups. But it's clear that doing some specific things to address our three weakest muscle groups can have a profound effect on our riding. It's also clear that the "off-season" for many of us is a time when – even if we happen to live in one of those year-round riding … [Read more...] about Become a Faster Cyclist by Strengthening Your Weakest Muscle Groups

Local Knowledge is Indispensable

By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Before riding in the Tour de Wyoming last summer, I thought I knew all I needed to know about cattle guards. I grew up in Missouri, and on hunting trips out in the country around my hometown of Independence (a K.C. suburb) I had seen plenty of cattle guards at the end of long farmhouse driveways. Cattle guards are horizontal rows of … [Read more...] about Local Knowledge is Indispensable

On the Rivet IV: Improving Performance Through Positive Thinking

  By Coach John Hughes   What you think influences how you feel, and how you feel affects your performance. For example, on my trainer I can put out about 5% more power if I’m thinking, “I feel strong and I can nail these intervals” than if I think, “This is really going to hurt”! Further, I’ll put out more power if I get on the trainer and really focus on my … [Read more...] about On the Rivet IV: Improving Performance Through Positive Thinking

Quick Tip: How to Ride Your Bicycle Over Rough Pavement

Next time you come to a patch of cracked or bumpy road that promises to rattle you uncomfortably, there are a couple of different techniques you can employ to help lessen the effects of that bad pavement and "float" over the rough stuff: … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to Ride Your Bicycle Over Rough Pavement

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