By Jim Langley There are different schools of thought on replacing components, so you have to figure out what camp you belong to. Some people want to get every last inch out of their components and are perfectly willing to keep them going even if the performance drops off a bit. Then, the other camp wants things to operate perfectly and they replace components before their … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Decide Where You Stand on Replacing Bike Components
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Garneau Mudstone Winter Cycling Boots Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Garneau Hot Keeps feet warm and dry – tested down to 23 degrees FBOA IP1 closures lets you dial in fit even when wearing glovesStiff sole for pedaling efficiencyAnkle articulation is not impaired so easy to walk inVery good traction off the bike walking the trailsGrippy bottom perfect for flat pedal ridingLight weight for a winter waterproof … [Read more...] about Garneau Mudstone Winter Cycling Boots Review
Ask the Coach: Strength Training for Older Roadies
By Coach John Hughes My long-time friend Bruce Perry asked me a good question. I met Bruce and his wife Becky when we rode the PAC Tour Transcontinental in 1988. Bruce and Becky rode tandem. We averaged 152 miles / day for 17 straight days. I remember a couple of days that were almost double centuries. Bruce reminisced “As I remember the trip now it was not … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Strength Training for Older Roadies
Quick Tip: Breathe Better on Your Ride
If you're like most cyclists, hills are a real limiter. You do fine on the flats but on steep stuff your lungs scream. You gasp for breath and soon slow to a crawl. Get help from the technique known as belly breathing. If you look at profiles of pro riders on their bikes, they often seem to have big stomachs. What you're seeing is their diaphragms expanded like bullfrogs … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Breathe Better on Your Ride