QUESTION: I just bought a pair of expensive road shoes online and they're slightly too large. I know -- I should have gotten them from my local bike shop and tried them on first. But the deed is done, so is there any way to make them fit? They're fine with thicker socks but I want to wear conventional thin cycling socks. -- Bailey G. … [Read more...] about Cycling Shoes Slightly Too Big
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A Look at Berd’s Ultralight “String” Spokes
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Berd probably won’t appreciate their revolutionary polymer spokes being referred to as “strings.” But, if you get a chance to hold a few, I think you’ll agree that they’re just as flexible and floppy as thick pieces of string - and entirely unlike the stiff stainless-steel spokes that all bicycle wheels have been built with for almost … [Read more...] about A Look at Berd’s Ultralight “String” Spokes
Bicycling in the Winter: Whipping Cold Weather
By Fred Matheny Unless you live in temperate climes where winter means slipping on a sweater in the cool of the evening, you probably equate off-season training with cold weather. Sure, you can retreat to the trainer and Zwift or the weight room to escape the arctic blasts. But what fun is that? Cycling is an outdoor sport. Even at its January worst, cold weather … [Read more...] about Bicycling in the Winter: Whipping Cold Weather
9 Tips for Eating and Drinking During Winter Bicycle Rides
By Coach John Hughes We have snow in the mountains! I live in Boulder, Colorado, and I love long cross-country ski outings. I also enjoy riding outdoors even when the temps are in the 20s. How do I keep fueled? First, I know my nutrition requirements: … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Eating and Drinking During Winter Bicycle Rides