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…
Continue reading →Do you ever dread group rides because you know at least one person is going to stink? Or worse – do you ever dread putting on your own cycling kit because it stinks so bad? Here’s what you can do to fix it…
Continue reading →The reason you’re seeing hydration packs designed for mountain bikers is because mountain bikers are the ones wearing hydration packs. Most road cyclists simply use water bottles, but some do use hydration packs, so you can find a good hydration pack for use on the road…
Continue reading →Upgrading tires on your road bike makes a big performance difference for a low price. Here is why…
Continue reading →How to choose the best road bike saddle for you that will be comfortable based on your anatomy. Try out multiple saddles before you buy…
Continue reading →If you get a new road bike for around one thousand dollars, it will be a good bike, but you will probably want to upgrade some parts. Here is a guide on what to upgrade to get the best bang for your buck…
Continue reading →Most cyclists will start out with regular cycling shorts because they are cheaper and look normal. But eventually they will consider bib shorts. Here are the pros and cons of regular and bib shorts for cycling…
Continue reading →Debating over the speed of a road bike or the versatility of a cyclo-cross bike? Here are my reasons why you may or may not want to get a cyclo-cross bike…
Continue reading →Ever buy a pair of cycling shorts and the chamois does not agree with you? Here is what to do when you go shopping for new shorts…
Continue reading →With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s a good time to make sure you have everything you need to stay warm. And a sure-fire bet for staying warm in the winter is wool clothing. Here is where to get it…
Continue reading →As if getting a $1000 bike isn’t bad enough, you then have to buy clothing and accessories! A cool jersey to keep you comfortable? Just $35. Special shoes just for riding? Those are usually $150 or more. A helmet to keep you safe? Another $100, if you don’t mind! It’s never going to be cheap, but there is one simple rule that lets you make the most of your money…
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