LOOKING 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
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ARE 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.
Read more5 BELIEFS ABOUT CHOOSING CYCLING GEAR I’VE DROPPED
While I started with a set of beliefs about choosing cycling gear shaped by the cycling media and suppliers, here’s 5 big ones I’ve dropped and replaced.
Read moreHOW TO RIDE FASTER ON YOUR BIKE: 10 BETTER WAYS – GEAR AND KIT
Cycling enthusiasts want to ride faster on our bikes. It’s what makes us who we are. In this post I’ll tell you how the right cycling gear and kit can help you ride faster.
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 moreThe Ride of Your Life
It happens around this time each year but is focused on what’s happening all the time. More than ever you take to the roads, enlivening the spirits of the regulars. Some break from your normal routines to join in. For others, it brings added meaning to what you do throughout the year at home, at work or on the road.
Read moreThat Nagging Bike Fix
A couple weeks back, one of my riding buddies and I went out for a 40 miler. Dave had gotten bored of his regular route and asked if we could do something different. I hadn’t been out with him for a few weeks but knew exactly what he was talking about. So we put together pieces of things we both
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
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