All of Coach Levi’s advice.
I always liked to keep it old school during training. I didn’t like the added distractions from fancy gadgets and doo-dads, especially if they were on my wrist or handlebar. But when my friend was upgrading to a newer GPS unit, I figured it wasn’t such a
Continue reading →Today’s question is from a high school boy who shaved his legs for swimming, and things aren’t going so well now… Ethan writes: I have a leg hair issue. I shaved my leg hair for swimming bcuz it apparently makes us swim better. Ppl are now making
Continue reading →I’m always open to trying a new protein bar, because every so often, someone actually makes a good one! This past week I got to sample the NuGO Stronger Protein Bar, a new option from the folks at NuGo Nutrition. They call it the “ultimate combination of
Continue reading →Having never needed a sports bra of my own, I never felt comfortable putting together a guide on choosing a sports bra. Well, that has changed! See, my local rock climbing gym, The Climbing Wall, has a Ladies Night special – half price for girls… and guys
Continue reading →Sick of plastic water bottles where even the insulated ones can only keep water cold for an hour or two? I am. It’s not a big deal for daily rides, but let’s say you’re camping for the weekend. Perhaps you’re doing an MTB stage race. There might
Continue reading →Growing up in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with nor’easters and lake-effect snow changing the weather conditions at a moment’s notice, you could never have too many jackets. Except that, well, who wants to fill their entire closet with winter jackets? That’s why I’ve come to like
Continue reading →Bacon can be a royal pain in the butt. Standing over the frying pan, watching and flipping, getting scalded by hot grease flying everywhere… only to end up with clumps of bacon where some ends are burnt and some are still soft. Not to mention the clean
Continue reading →I’m not sure why people are always complaining about getting socks for Christmas presents. Apparently they’re not getting socks like these Thorlo Experia Multi-Sport Socks that I’m writing about today! I’m simply fascinated by socks. Wool socks are by far the best, but a good Coolmax sock
Continue reading →As of this morning, I almost have my Christmas shopping done for one person. But hey, it’s not even Black Friday yet. So instead of actually doing any shopping, I’m going to procrastinate even more by writing a poem. A Visit from St. Nashbar by Coach
Continue reading →I have reasonably low standards when it comes to seat bags. If the bag holds stuff, stays attached to my bike, and doesn’t rip apart, I think it’s a good bag. So when I found out about this Nite Ize SaddleLite LED Bike Bag, which is both
Continue reading →I love getting new gear, but there are two problems. First, it’s expensive! Second, I don’t have a whole lot of storage space, so if I’m getting new stuff, I’ll have to get rid of something older to make room! Ideally, getting rid of older gear can
Continue reading →What you see to your left is called a BlenderBottle GoStak. Now, if you’re already familiar with the BlenderBottle (and more specifically, the BlenderBall inside,) this is going to seem like a totally different type of product offering. It’s a system of interlocking jars designed to carry
Continue reading →Despite new “superfood” supplements being discovered (and advertised) every day, there’s one superfood product that has been around for years and isn’t going anywhere. It’s called Greens Plus (or Greens+ for short). The powder is a blend of 29 nutrient-rich superfoods, sea vegetables, and herbal extracts. In
Continue reading →It’s always rewarding to win the town line sprint or beat all your friends to the top of the biggest local mountain. But wouldn’t it be even more fun to compare yourself to all the other groups of riders that travel the same roads? If you join
Continue reading →Today’s question is about picking out a good pair of shoes for bike riding, without plunking down the cash for a clipless pedal and shoe setup… Coach, I’ve been road biking for less than a year and love the fitness. But after spending a ton on accessories
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