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…
Continue reading →Almost as mysterious and magical as shaved legs is this substance known as chamois butter, or chamois cream. From the name you can figure out it’s a cream that goes on your chamois. But why? And does it really go on the chamois? Do we even use chamois today? But we still need chamois cream? It’s time to answer these questions and more!
Continue reading →It sure is nice to take off for a ride without a care in the world. No hydration pack to make your back sweaty, and no seatbag weighing down your bike. But it isn’t so nice to get a flat tire or break your chain miles from
Continue reading →When it comes to sunglasses for cycling, you have a seemingly endless array of options. Sunglass frames in colors to match your bike, lenses for every possible lighting situation, and some even have a built-in MP3 player! But what matters is lens color… Here’s a guide covering what lens to use for the conditions in which you ride.
Continue reading →It seems like it should be simple, but it’s not. You can’t just grab any random bottle of bike chain lube and expect it to work well in all conditions. You need to choose the best chain lube for your bike and your riding conditions. Here’s how.
Continue reading →Last winter I picked up a few sets of Hutchinson Flash tires. For $5 each, I couldn’t resist! I just needed them for indoor training. Here’s how they worked…
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