BREAKAWAY 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.
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MY 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 moreGRAVEL RIDING TECHNIQUE FOR ROADIES
For all of you roadies who have come to gravel for the change of pace and pure fun of it, here are a few tips I’ve learned from riding it.
Read moreTHE REALITIES OF TUBELESS ROAD TIRES
Despite all the recent improvements in tubeless road tires, here’s my analysis of what’s real now and what you should know about them.
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.
Read moreKNOW’S NOTES – NEW TECH IS NOW TECH
If you want to ride your fastest and enjoy yourself the most, cycling’s new tech – road disc bikes, tubeless tires, and electronic shifting – is now tech
Read moreLOOKING FORWARD – SUMMER 2018
Here’s my take on the state of cycling, a look forward at upcoming reviews, how I’m trying to improve the site, and an easy way for you to give me feedback
Read moreARE YOU RENEWED BY SPRING’S ETERNAL CYCLING HOPES?
It’s that time of year for those of us who live where winter means cold and wind, snow and rain, gritty roads and dark days. We’ve endured months of indoor riding, made disciplined suffering a virtue, and somehow felt smart about spending a ton of money on a trainer that also claims to be.
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 YOU NEED TO HAVE ON EVERY BIKE RIDE
Here’s a checklist of what you need to have every bike ride, good if riding for a few hours leaving from home, driving to the start, or riding a few days.
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