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Archive for the Road Cycling Articles Category

Ask Levi: Do I Need a Cyclocross Bike or a Hybrid for Riding Road and Rail Trails?

By Coach Levi on May 7, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: cx, cyclo-cross

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: Numb Fingers on Brake Levers?

By Coach Levi on March 28, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: numb

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

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5 Simple Bike Fit Tips You Can Change at Home

By Coach Levi on January 12, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: bike fit, bike fitting

Getting a professional bicycle fitting is extremely important if you’ll be putting in tons of miles. But if you’re just a casual cyclist getting started, you can get a good fit at home with these simple tips…

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Ask Levi: Numbness When Riding Rollers, But Just Fine Outside?

By Coach Levi on December 29, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: indoor cycling, indoor trainer, rollers, stationary trainer

Today’s question is about why you could get numbness while riding inside on rollers, even though it’s the same bike used outside without any problems…

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How to Do a Track Stand

By Coach Levi on December 22, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: balance, track stand

A very useful skill for both road and mountain bikers is the track stand. A track stand is when you balance the bicycle in place, keeping your feet on the pedals. Here is how to do it…

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Ask Levi: Can I Change Gears to MegaRange?

By Coach Levi on December 4, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: cassette, gearing

Today’s question is about switching to a Mega Range cassette on a road bike…

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Ask Levi: What’s the Right Bike Tire for a Stationary Trainer?

By Coach Levi on December 1, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: indoor trainer, stationary trainer

Today’s questions are about how to place your rear tire on rollers and stationary trainers…

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Ask Levi: Do I Need a 130mm Crankset Replacment?

By Coach Levi on October 30, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: crankset

Today we have a question about upgrading to a new crankset on your road bike and getting the correct size…

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How to Look Behind You and Still Ride In a Straight Line

By Coach Levi on September 22, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: bike skills, skills

Beginning riders may have difficulty riding in a straight line, maintaining pace, and looking back (to check traffic, other racers, etc.) at the same time. Here are some tips to do it…

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How to Stretch While Riding

By Coach Levi on September 13, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: stretching

Sometimes your body seizes up when hunched over for hours on end, and some stretches make you feel a ton better. I don’t like to stop and lose my rhythm, so I do a few light stretches while still rolling along…

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5 Universal Hand Signals For Group Bike Rides

By Coach Levi on September 4, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: group ride

Most riders know that they should learn how to ride in a paceline before joining a group ride, but is that all? Nope. There is at least one other thing you should know – hand signals…

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Ask Levi: How Much Mileage Do I Need Before a Century?

By Coach Levi on August 11, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: century, mileage

Today’s question is about how often and how many miles you need to ride to train for a century or other bike ride…

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5 Simple Ways To Ride Safely In City Traffic (That Might Save Your Life)

By Coach Levi on July 28, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike commuting, safety

As a cyclist, you will eventually find yourself riding downtown in traffic. I try to avoid these areas, but when you’re putting in some serious miles, it’s hard to avoid all the time. Here’s what to do…

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Ask Levi: What Sunglasses Keep Wind Out?

By Coach Levi on June 30, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: sunglasses

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

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Ask Levi: “What’s Your Favorite Bike Repair Stand That Costs Less Than $200?”

By Coach Levi on June 20, 2010   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike repair

Today’s question is about choosing a bike repair stand that costs under $200….

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