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Archive for the Road Cycling Articles Category

What NOT To Buy Your Secret Santa Cyclist for Christmas

By Coach Levi on December 17, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, gift idea, gifts

You’re probably here because you are doing a “Secret Santa” at work and you have to buy something for your co-worker who you know – for a fact – is a cyclist. The natural thought process is “oh, I’ll buy a good gift for a cyclist.” But

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9 Christmas Gift Ideas for The Cyclist on Your List

By Coach Levi on December 16, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   9 Comments
Tags: affiliate, gift idea, gifts, shopping

Got a bicyclist on your holiday shopping list and not sure what to get for him or her? Just check out this list of gift ideas based on the many types of cyclists. Read more to get a jumpstart on your shopping…

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Hand Pain and Numbness When Cycling: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It!

By Coach Levi on October 26, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, bike fit, cycling gloves, pain relief

Today’s question is about your fingers on the brake levers getting numb while road cycling…

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When You Should Stand and Pedal (and When to Stay Seated)

By Coach Levi on October 22, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: sitting, standing

Today’s question is about the proper time to stand when riding your bike…

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Ask Levi: Which Bike Do I Need for Riding Road and Rail Trails?

By Coach Levi on May 18, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: affiliate, cyclo-cross, gravel bike, hybrid, rails to trails

Today’s question is about choosing between a cyclocross bike and a hybrid for rail trails and road riding…

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Ask Levi: What Sunglasses Keep Wind Out of My Eyes? Are There Wind Blocking Sunglasses?

By Coach Levi on April 16, 2019   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, sunglasses

Today’s question is about finding sunglasses that keep wind out of your eyes when riding your bike…

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Sick of Shaving Your Legs? Here Are 7 Leg Shaving Alternatives to Consider!

By Coach Levi on August 14, 2018   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: leg shaving

There are many reasons to consider alternatives to shaving. Maybe you don’t like the stubble growing back sharp and prickly. Maybe you don’t want to have to shave so often. Whatever it is, consider these other options including waxing, depillatory creams, and laser hair removal. I’ll show

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7 Parking Lot Bike Handling Drills

By Coach Levi on July 1, 2018   /   Cycling Skills, Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: bike handling, skills

Bike handling is very important. Better bike handling means less chance of crashing. And therefore, more chance of winning races! Here’s how to practice your bike handling in an empty parking lot…

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5 Easy Ways to Wreck When Riding a Paceline

By Coach Levi on June 30, 2018   /   Cycling Skills, Road Cycling Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: drafting, paceline

Most riders choose to ride in a paceline to share the work and achieve a faster overall speed. But it seems some sadistic riders only enter pacelines because they enjoy a good crash that leaves all their skin on the pavement…

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Why A Geared Bike Makes For Better Training Than a Fixed Gear

By Coach Levi on June 22, 2018   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   8 Comments
Tags: cadence, cycling training, fixed gear

Every time I talk about using fixed gear track bikes for training purposes (and why it’s pointless,) I am met with more and more arguments why you should use a fixed gear for training. So let’s tackle some more debate on geared bikes vs fixed gear bikes…

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How to Fix a Dropped Chain – Without Stopping!

By Coach Levi on June 21, 2018   /   Cycling Tips, Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: chainsuck, shifting

If you drop the chain onto the bottom bracket shell or off the big ring, or maybe you get chainsuck, here is how to take care of it. You can even get the chain back onto the chainring without stopping…

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Ask Levi: What Are The Best Carbon Water Bottle Cages for Road Bikes?

By Coach Levi on April 14, 2018   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: affiliate, bottle cage

Today’s question is about finding a good carbon water bottle holder that holds the bottle well and isn’t too flimsy…

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The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Power Meters

By Coach Levi on January 20, 2016   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: affiliate, power, power meter, shopping

For the serious cyclist, the power meter is the tool of choice. They’ve become the standard, and prices are gradually coming down, making them accessible for more and more cyclists. This will be your guide to buying a power meter! Since everyone’s needs and circumstances are different,

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My Homemade Chamois Cream Recipe

By Coach Levi on August 19, 2015   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   24 Comments
Tags: affiliate, chamois cream

We all know chamois cream can get expensive, right? Most creams cost at least $10 for 4oz, but a $20 price tag isn’t uncommon. There are cheaper alternatives, but they’re not quite the same. Queen Helene is nice and comes in a giant jar for just about

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Could a Bluetooth Tracking Tag Help You Locate a Stolen Bike?

By Coach Levi on July 7, 2015   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: affiliate, electronics, gps, smartphone

If you’ve ever had your bike stolen, you know that gut-wrenching feeling you get when your bike isn’t where you left it. You also know the lengths to which you’ll go to track it down (not only to get the bike back but to exact revenge on

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