By Brandon Bilyeu Ultimate Cycling Glove Pack: Hot: Layer system allows easy mid-ride adjustments Excellent fit and dexterity Waterproof performance is the best I’ve ever used Good breathability, even when using all layers together Not: Insulation not sufficient for sub-freezing temperatures Velcro pull tabs difficult to open No palm-specific padding
Jim’s Tech Talk by Jim Langley See what I did there in the title? It has a double meaning, in that you can make this gift and give it to your favorite cyclist. Or you can make it for yourself. Actually, you might decide to do both because it’s a helpful thing to have on…
by Stan Purdum For bikepacking, after seat packs, handlebar packs and frame packs, the pack many riders consider is a top-tube bag. These are mini packs ranging in capacity from as little as about 1 liter to as much as about 8 liters, which sit on the top of your top tube, usually near the…
QUESTION: I don’t mind riding in the cold weather during the wintertime except for one issue – I can’t keep my feet warm! My toes feel like they are going numb after half an hour on rides when the temperatures are under around 35 degrees. How can I keep them warm? – Brian R ANSWER:…
By Coach John Hughes I’ve had several excellent follow-up questions on my column on 8 Tips for Endurance Training This Winter. Running For Endurance Leigh wrote, “What would you consider an endurance run in place of a ride. We get a lot of ice in Toronto and simply can’t get onto the roads because they’re…
