Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Apparently lots of roadies appreciate having tools for installing tough tires. Because there were some great comments with tips, alternative tool recommendations and questions about last week’s review of the EZ-Clincher tool: EZ-Clincher Pocket Tire Tool Review. … [Read more...] about More on Tools for Tough Tires and Superlight Tubes
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When You’re in Flow, Anything Goes
By Greg Conderacci “Flow” – that wonderful high you get when the bike seems to be rolling effortlessly under you – may be one of the main reasons you ride. The great psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi fathered the concept of flow -- of being so immersed in an activity that you are completely absorbed by it. In flow, there is a rush of joyful energy in the task and … [Read more...] about When You’re in Flow, Anything Goes
Where to Spend Your Money Cycling if You Want to Go Faster
By Martin Sigrist Everyone at some time or other taken on a “project” of some sort. A project can be of epic proportions, such as putting a man on the moon, or far more mundane but equally important to those concerned such as organizing a family event like a wedding. … [Read more...] about Where to Spend Your Money Cycling if You Want to Go Faster
11 Common Aches and Pains and How to Avoid Them
By Coach John Hughes I write from experience. I’ve been cycling for 50 years and coaching for 30 years and have personally experienced every affliction you can think of -- and some you haven’t imagined! Rather than suffering repeatedly, I’ve learned from each painful experiences. We learn more from our riding problems than from rides that have gone well. And it’s easier for … [Read more...] about 11 Common Aches and Pains and How to Avoid Them
Reinventing The Bicycle Helmet: KAV Q&A
By Sheri Rosenbaum Three-dimensional, also known as 3D printing, has come a long way over the years. Companies have started using this technology in the cycling industry to make one-off parts and, most recently, saddles. A company called KAV has leveraged its technology for creating 3D hockey helmets and developed a cycling helmet. When you think about it, helmet sizing is a … [Read more...] about Reinventing The Bicycle Helmet: KAV Q&A