All of Coach Levi’s advice.
It was a warm Saturday a few years ago, July 27th, 2002 to be exact. The first day for me to line up for the start of a real-life mountain bike race! I was only 16 and had no idea what I was getting myself into? Last
Continue reading →Don’t turn to performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Look for performance enhancing supplements, which are totally legal. Table of ContentsPerformance Enhancing SupplementsPowerbar Performance BarGatoradeRed BullSportLegsLiquid Whole FoodsWhey ProteinEndurolytesGUFruta VidaEmer’gen-COlbas Inhaler Performance Enhancing Supplements Now that I’ve been involved with competitive running and cycling for a few years, I’ve
Continue reading →Ever had a perfect day of riding or racing where you felt strong the whole time? Maybe you bonked one day? Or maybe you are at a plateau or suffering from overtraining syndrome? Well, food and training logs will help you keep track of all this. By
Continue reading →There comes a time in every cyclist’s life when they must ship their precious steed somewhere new. This is not exactly reliable thanks to the dedication of today’s postal workers, but if you box your bike correctly, and luck is on your side, your bike may arrive
Continue reading →Calcium is a very important nutrient. Road cyclists especially should get more calcium – because studies show road cyclists are more likely to develop osteopenia or osteoporosis! Here’s what you need to know. Table of ContentsBenefits of Calcium for Endurance AthletesDo Cyclists Need More Calcium?Problems with cyclingWhat’s
Continue reading →So you bought some new parts… and they don’t work together. Or some mail order sent you the wrong size jersey. Maybe you need a new bike, but don’t have a lot of cash. These all seem like logical reasons to buy or sell on eBay, an
Continue reading →This article goes out to all you aspiring mountain bike racers. I want to tell you a little bit about my first mountain bike race, and maybe it will inspire you to get to one yourself.
Continue reading →How many pills do you have to take every morning? Lots of multivitamins in there? For most people the answer is yes, considering there are more multivitamins sold than Prozac or Viagra! I think my mom used to take at least five or six vitamins. I don’t
Continue reading →Sick of your reflectors taking up space, but you want to stay reflective? Ditch Your Reflectors For Reflective Tape Instead of using those unsightly reflectors that shops are required to put on the bikes they sell, get yourself some silver reflective tape. It’s light, looks good, and
Continue reading →This article was inspired by all those things customers do that really irritate bike shop owners and employees. I decided to create this list of 10 commandments for you to follow. Table of Contents1. Thou shall buy from nowhere before your local bike shop.2. WD-40 shall not
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