So much attention is paid to proper training strategies and racing tactics, while pre-race warm ups are often taken for granted. It’s like good nutrition – it might not be the #1 factor in your race performance, but it sure helps! Warm ups are confusing though. You
Continue reading →A lot of small, local road races include a mountain bike category. This is nice because a lot of recreational riders do not own road bikes, but still want to be able to compete in their hometown race. Here are tips to make the most of your slower bike…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about knowing when you’re ready to enter a huge race such as the Leadville 100, a 100-mile mountain bike race in Colorado that took pros Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer over 6 hours to finish… When Will I Feel Confident That I Can Finish?
Continue reading →So, how do you know when you’re ready to line up for your first ever road bike race? There are two ways to look at it. The short answer is, just do it. The best way to get better at racing is to race more, so the
Continue reading →When it comes to road racing, being in great shape is only half the battle. You need to be able to race hard and race smart if you want to win. Read Racing Tactics for Cyclists by Thomas Prehn and it might help…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about when to come out of the saddle during a Time Trial (TT,) specifically at the finish line…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about a new rider taking on some challenging bike tours this summer…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about the disadvantage you have using restricted gears in junior age group racing…
Continue reading →Sick of using safety pins to attach your race number to your jersey? Then consider these tape and adhesive alternatives…
Continue reading →Today’s question is about being too old to even bother getting started bike racing…
Continue reading →How often do you race a time trial? Do you have an aero rear wheel? If not, check out how to get disc wheel benefits for under $100…
Continue reading →The following is a short video featuring Chris McCormack, an Ironman World Champion. It’s about keeping focused during a race that might last eight hours or more…
Continue reading →If you’ve ever been to some sort of mountain bike festival, you have probably witnessed the Huffy Toss. For the uninitiated, the Huffy Toss is an event where cyclists see who can toss an old Huffy the furthest. Here is how to win…
Continue reading →While your training plan and racing tactics are extremely important, you can’t forget the little things that can make or break a race. One of those little details is pinning your number on properly. Here is how to pin it down properly…
Continue reading →When you’re running a 5k, whether for the first or hundredth time, you don’t want to screw up any of the little details that are easy to forget due to pre-race jitters. One of those important details is your number plate!
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