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Archive for the Road Cycling Articles Category

Ask Levi: What Are the Differences Between Running and Cycling Tops?

By Coach Levi on August 17, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: clothing, cycling clothing

Today’s question is about getting a cycling-specific top (jersey) or just wearing a running top…

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What Road Bike Should I Buy? A Guide to Choosing the Best Bike for Your Needs.

By Coach Levi on August 1, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: bike buying

Today’s question, a very common one, is about getting started in road biking and looking for a new bike…

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FAQ: What’s the Best Road Bike Tire?

By Coach Levi on July 25, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: tire, tires

What is the best road bike tire? That’s a popular question, with no clear answer. But here are some suggestions…

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Ask Levi: Are Any Puncture-Resistant Bike Tires Suitable for Racing and Training?

By Coach Levi on July 16, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: flat tire, tire

Today’s question is about finding some tough, flat-resistant tires that can be used for racing and training…

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Base Layers: What, When, and Why

By Coach Levi on June 29, 2011   /   Cycling Gear, Road Cycling Articles   /   5 Comments
Tags: affiliate, base layer, undershirt

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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How to Shift Shimano STI Levers

By Coach Levi on June 27, 2011   /   Cycling Skills, Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: shifters, shimano sti

Not sure how to shift the Shimano STI integrated brake and shift levers on your road bike? No problem. It looks complicated, but once you see what the levers do, it’s not bad at all…

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Ask Levi: Why Do My Legs Get Tired After The First Rest Stop?

By Coach Levi on June 25, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: bonk, tired

Today’s question is about your legs getting tired after a rest stop…

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Why Your Clothes Stink – And What to Do About It

By Coach Levi on June 22, 2011   /   Cycling Gear, Road Cycling Articles   /   7 Comments
Tags: affiliate, hygiene, laundry, stink

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…

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Ask Levi: Can I Go Faster With Skinny Tires on My Hybrid?

By Coach Levi on June 20, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: hybrid, tire size

Today’s question is about putting skinnier road tires on a hybrid bicycle in order to go faster and keep up with the road bikers…

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Ask Levi: Proper Road Bike Position… Flat Back or Rounded Back?

By Coach Levi on June 11, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: riding position

Today’s question is about flat backs and road bike riding position…

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How To Clean Your Sunglasses Properly

By Coach Levi on June 8, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: affiliate, cleaning, hygiene, sunglasses

You may have spent $200 or more on your sunglasses, so you probably want to keep them clean. Here’s how to clean your sunglasses properly…

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Ask Levi: Shin Splints from Road Cycling?

By Coach Levi on May 23, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: shin splints

Today’s question is about how you could get shin splints from cycling rather than the more common culprit, running…

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Ask Levi: Do I Need to Scuff and Clean Tires Before Riding?

By Coach Levi on May 9, 2011   /   Road Cycling Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: tires

Today’s question is about breaking in brand new bicycle tires before your first ride…

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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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