By Coach John Hughes I raced the Furnace Creek 508 through the Mojave Desert and Death Valley twice. I set a course record and won both times. I raced for over 30 continuous hours in each of those two races. The 508-mile race, with 35,000 feet of climbing, is a qualifier for the Race Across AMerica. I wasn’t the fastest rider—many would have beaten me in a 40-km time trial. I … [Read more...] about How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat
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Touring by Race Bike, Credit Card and Phone
By Doug & Kathy Kirk One of life’s great truisms rings especially true for bicycling. Life’s a journey, not a destination. But there's a second truism that’s directly related to riding a bike. The best riding of all is pedaling through new places, where every road is new, every vista, farm and town is new, where all the people you meet are new, and the places you eat and … [Read more...] about Touring by Race Bike, Credit Card and Phone
Craft Verve Glow Reflective Cycling Jersey Review
By Lars Hundley HOT Quality construction. Good combination of technical fabrics provide a good fit and effectively wick away sweat. Well-thought-out reflective elements on the front, rear, sides and sleeves of the jersey. Silicone grippers on the bottom of the jersey hold it in place. A fourth small zippered pocket to hold keys … [Read more...] about Craft Verve Glow Reflective Cycling Jersey Review
KASK Protone Bicycle Helmet Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot 20 vents for good ventilation Low profile styling Aerodynamic design Comfortable fit with CoolMax pads Octo Fit adjustment system fits any shaped head One handed fit adjustment with rear dial MIT technology for safer design Light weight “Eco-Leather” chinstrap for added comfort Select from … [Read more...] about KASK Protone Bicycle Helmet Review
Tribute Bicycles for The Wright Brothers Foundation
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley You could make the case that the most forward thinking bicycle mechanics in history were the Wright Brothers. At the turn of the 19th century, legions of bicycle makers launched the motorcycle and automobile industries. Yet, the Wrights used two-wheel engineering to help develop human controlled flight. I learned more about how the bicycle … [Read more...] about Tribute Bicycles for The Wright Brothers Foundation