The most recent shopping event was Amazon Prime Big Deal Days which took place Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10-11, 2023. I’ll update this page when the next event is announced, which might not be until July 2024 – but we don’t know! Amazon Prime Day is the
Continue reading →Not ready to spend money on cycling shoes? Here are the best regular shoes that are good for cycling. Regular Shoes I Can Use as Bike Shoes? This article was inspired by a reader’s question about picking out a good pair of shoes for bike riding, without
Continue reading →Summers are getting hotter, so there’s a good chance you’ll be training and racing in very hot weather. Don’t let intense heat prevent you from getting a ride or workout in – stay cool in the summer heat with a cooling vest. You may see pro cyclists
Continue reading →Planning to buy a bike from Walmart? Well, you might want to reconsider your decision. There are a lot of reasons NOT to buy a Walmart bike. But if you’re going to do it anyway, at least be prepared. Here’s everything you need to know before buying
Continue reading →Chamois cream is a perplexing topic, causing great confusion for new cyclists. But once you know, you know! Chamois cream (aka chamois butter) is a simple way to increase comfort on the bike and prevent painful saddle sores. While it’s not an absolute necessity for everyone, once
Continue reading →When you’re living in a small apartment, it’s hard enough to find space for one bike, let alone two. But bike storage is actually easier than you think. What if I told you there were ways to store two bikes but take up less space than one
Continue reading →You may have seen the Setimoancen bike rack promoted in your social media feed recently and thought it was a clever idea. That is absolutely not the case, and I’ll tell you why. The Setimoancen Bike Rack: Another Chinese Knockoff Chinese knockoffs are everywhere in the bicycle
Continue reading →It’s great to have lots of bikes. At least one of each kind. But then there’s a big problem – you have to keep them neatly organized. Storage space is usually at a premium, so you need to put serious effort into staying organized. Bonus points: staying
Continue reading →Have you ever wanted to carry your spare tube and tool kit inconspicuously? You don’t want it in your pocket, and you sure don’t want an ugly seatbag attached to your beautiful bicycle. What do you do? Well, you can get a bike repair kit that fits
Continue reading →It’s almost Father’s Day, which means summer is nearly here. So everyone should have a reason to celebrate! If that means presents, then here are some excellent gift ideas for your cyclist dad that are also perfectly timed for the summer! It’s great to have a holiday
Continue reading →21 ounce bottles not cutting it for long endurance rides? Go bigger! Large bike water bottles can come in handy for big adventures where you can’t easily refill your water bottles and when you don’t want to wear a hydration pack. Here are the best ones: Who
Continue reading →The Arundel Stainless Steel Bottle Cage is strong and durable, works well, and looks great. A fantastic choice. These days, many cyclists just buy the nicest looking or lightest bottle cage. The choice of bottle cage is more of a fashion statement than anything. But if you’re
Continue reading →It’s the question on everyone’s minds: “What kind of bike should I buy?” The answer is always: buy a gravel bike. Why gravel bikes are the answer I’m not saying that everyone needs a gravel bike. It’s one of those “if you have to ask” situations. If
Continue reading →It’s getting colder. Here’s how to keep your hands warm and toasty as the temperature dips. All The Best Winter Cycling Gloves, Lobster Gloves, and Bike Pogies Winter cycling gloves, such as pogies or split-finger mittens (like Pearl Izumi’s lobster gloves), take the dexterity offered by typical
Continue reading →Everyone is talking about base layers. But what exactly is a base layer? And when do you wear one? Find out here…
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