MY FAVORITE CYCLING THINGS OF 2023
Of all the gear and kit we’ve reviewed this year, and it was more than ever before, here are my favorite cycling things
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THE BEST CYCLING TRAINING PLAN
Many cycling training plan services can make you faster. Here’s how to pick the best for your goals, situation, and personality.
Read moreBETTER PACELINE RIDING DON’TS AND DOS
Paceline riding requires a discipline almost as demanding as synchronized swimming. But you seldom get to practice paceline riding before it’s time to perform and touching wheels can have a far worse outcome than touching arms in a pool.
Read moreWhat to think when the salesman tells you he’s a bike snob
Here’s the story of one of my more interesting trips to the local bike shop. What’s one of yours? Whenever I head into a local bike shop, I try to find a salesman I haven’t talked with before and ask what gear is moving well. His answer gives me a sense for what customers are looking for or what
Read moreMY FAVORITE CYCLING VALUES OF 2021
This year, instead of a favorite products list, here are my favorite cycling values, those that perform well but cost less than the best.
Read moreBREAKAWAY WISHES FOR 2021
Thank you for joining me and more fellow cycling enthusiasts than ever who came to the site this past year. My breakaway wishes that 2021 brings you good form, faster times, and epic rides.
Read moreMY FAVORITE CYCLING THINGS 2020
Every year I write a post about a few of my favorite cycling things from the past year. This year, like everything else, it’s different.
Read moreHOW TO RIDE FASTER ON YOUR BIKE: 10 BETTER WAYS – TRAINING AND TECHNIQUE
No matter how fast I go on my bike, I want to ride faster. Don’t you? Here are 6 ways to do it without spending anything on new gear.
Read moreMY FAVORITE CYCLING THINGS 2019
Here’s a diverse mix of a dozen of my favorite cycling things from 2019 inspired by John Coltrane’s approach to the musical standard.
Read moreWHAT I HOPE CYCLISTS SEE IN 2020
Here are 5 things I hope cyclists see in 2020. Each is possible and would add a lot to our ability as roadies to make the right decisions.
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