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Best Cycling Shorts Under $100, Compared

Looking for a new pair of cycling shorts, but don't want to spend too much? These are our picks for the best cycling shorts when you’re on a budget. They might not be the top of the line, but they are still high quality and comfortable. Before we get to them, though, let’s quickly touch on the difference between bibs and regular cycling shorts. Bibs have straps that go over … [Read more...] about Best Cycling Shorts Under $100, Compared

Older Riders: Why Max Heart Rate Is Irrelevant

By Coach John Hughes In last week’s newsletter Dr. Mirkin wrote an informative column Tips for Keeping Your Maximum Heart Rate Up As You Age.  He’s correct that the formula of (220 – your age) is a wildly inaccurate way to determine your maximum heart rate. However, your max heart rate – even if determined with a heart rate monitor by riding all out – is … [Read more...] about Older Riders: Why Max Heart Rate Is Irrelevant

Listen to Your Body

by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The best way to achieve a high level of fitness without injuring yourself is to listen to your body. Don’t depend on heart rate monitors, fitness trackers or other gadgets. The most sophisticated fitness tracker and injury-avoider is your brain. Training to achieve a high level of fitness and to prevent diseases usually involves intense exercise, and … [Read more...] about Listen to Your Body

Hitting the Hills

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last Sunday I pedaled to the top of Mount Diablo on the South Gate Road, which, in about 11 miles rises to 3,249 feet above the San Francisco Bay. It’s near the town of Danville, California and is a popular destination every weekend for roadies thanks to moderate grades of mostly 5 to 7 percent, decent pavement, sweeping turns and lovely … [Read more...] about Hitting the Hills

Time Osmos 12 Cycling Shoes Review

By Brandon Bilyeu Osmos 12: Hot! Generous venting allow tons of air to move through the shoeBOA IP1 dial allows fine tune fit adjustmentsReplaceable heel padGood stiffness from the Polyamide/Carbon soleComfort lasts all day longDeep heel cup with aggressive grippers for a strong holdVented shoe bag included … [Read more...] about Time Osmos 12 Cycling Shoes Review

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