GORE Summer C7 Cycling Jersey, C3 Socks and C7 Bibs Review
By Brandon Bilyeu C7 Jersey: C3 Socks: Cost: C7 Race Bibs: $270 C7 Jersey: $100 C3 Socks: $15 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail, GORE website
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Staying Safe from Distracted Drivers and Those with Negative Attitudes
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley I’ve been a member of our local bike club, the Santa Cruz County Cycling Club since I moved here in 1982. Good members make a good club, so when I’m asked to contribute something I try to help. And this time, I think what I was asked to provide…
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My Tour de France Envy Isn’t About the Riders of the Peloton
By John Yoder As I watched the Tour de France on television the past three weeks (I’m retired), besides enjoying the insane sprint finishes, free-fall like descents and out-of-body time trials, I also enjoyed seeing the cycling landscape of France again — the smooth roads, the minimal number of stoplights in small towns, the countryside…
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Bontrager Flatline MTB Shoes Review (Men’s & Women’s)
By Sheri Rosenbaum Women’s Flatline Men’s Flatline Hot! Grippy and stiff Vibram soles for better power transfer EVA midsole provides comfort on longer rides Directional tread at heal and toe for added traction off the bike Reinforced toe & heal bumper for added protection Synthetic leather upper easy to clean Lace lock with pull tab…
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Improving Your Sprinting Form
by Fred Matheny Whether you’re racing in a crit, trying to beat a few buddies to the city limits sign or getting chased by a dog, sometimes you’ll need to sprint on your bike. Here are some tips to reach high speed quickly.