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What is panforte? All I know is that it’s some Italian food, probably a snack or dessert, that sounds a little like fruitcake here in the USA. And I know that Gary Erickson, founder of Clif Bar, must have liked it, because it’s a new flavor for
Continue reading →Today’s question is about deciding on the correct tire pressure for road bike tires… Hi, Wha’st the correct tire pressure for your road bike tires? I’ve heard 100, 110 and 120 lbs. Does it depend upon weight? I’m about 6’1″‘ and weigh 165lbs. Thanks, Under Pressure Hi
Continue reading →I have written about heavy bikes and headwinds in the past, but one particular question gets asked over and over. So I’m going to put an end to it, once and for all! Hey Levi, Thank you for your reviews which I consider practical and objective, and
Continue reading →So, how do you know when you’re ready to line up for your first ever road bike race? There are two ways to look at it. The short answer is, just do it. The best way to get better at racing is to race more, so the
Continue reading →What do guys wear to yoga? I’m sure that question echoes through the minds of every man contemplating a yoga class. Typical yoga clothes are worse for men than skin-tight lycra. We’re used to dressing like fools on the bike, but not in a gym crowded with
Continue reading →Do research studies annoy anyone else as much as they annoy me? I hardly ever mention research studies here on CoachLevi.com, and it’s highly unlikely I would ever alter my training or nutrition based on a single new study, no matter how promising it sounds. Don’t get
Continue reading →Earlier this year I designed a visual diet plan for endurance athletes. It looks like the MyPlate from the USDA, but this one is specifically for endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and triathletes. It’s called The Endurance Plate. If you haven’t seen this yet, go check
Continue reading →Today’s question is about maximizing cycling performance through a diet analysis and update… Coach Levi, First off I love reading your site and feel that I am learning alot! I was wondering if you could possibly address a nutrition question I have as I am struggling in
Continue reading →Based on my good luck with Voler bib shorts (I loved the Voler Elite bibs,) I picked up a pair of the Voler Campione bib shorts. The Campione bibs are bright white! Here is my review…
Continue reading →Despite my fixation on fixing old shoes with Shoe Goo, eventually my old Northwaves had to retire from racing, and I had to choose something new to take their place. Being a huge fan of Sidi, I chose the Sidi Dominator 5 for my new MTB racing shoes. Here is my review…
Continue reading →After years of writing about the latest and greatest new offerings in the energy bar world, I’m taking the time to point out the energy bar that has stood by my side for well over a decade – the PowerBar Performance Bar. Here is my review of this classic but still awesome energy bar…
Continue reading →One very popular topic that’s always asked about online is mountain bike sizing. But here’s the funny part – you need to get off the internet and spend some quality time with some real mountain bikes to learn about sizing them! But since it is so important
Continue reading →For something as simple and basic as a water bottle, we sure have had a lot of innovation the past few years! We had the BPA fiasco and all the new BPA-free bottles, bottles with new types of insulation, and bottles with new bite valves on the
Continue reading →It’s no secret I eat oatmeal. I have already written why oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a long day, and in my opinion, it’s the #1 high-energy food for endurance athletes. But what I never had was oatmeal made from freshly milled, hand-blended oats. That changed
Continue reading →TrueProtein.com is an online store that sells all types of protein powders in bulk. You can order by the pound and mix and match to your heart’s content. Today I’ll review the True Protein Whey Protein Concentrate…
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