What will make you faster?
A lot of people think you need to ride a lot to get to a very high level of fitness. For many this equates with 6 days per week with 2-4 hour a day to be competitive in the local group rides and races. Most people who have careers and [...]
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As a way to test our video playing capabilities, here is a great collection of road crashes that will make you cringe but you won’t be able to take your eyes away.
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Here is my experience. I have always noticed a vibration in my bike around 40-45 clicks. I also felt it a couple of times around 75 clicks, but theorized it was a resonance from my knees shaking. I [...]
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The bike doesn’t have to be banished to the trainer when the snow flies. With a few modifications and the right clothing you can ride all winter long. I don’t have a car so I commute by bike all winter. While I don’t look foward to riding in the blizzards it can be safe and [...]
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By Winston Endall
With regular pedals and toe clips your foot can move a bit to find it best position. With clipless pedals your foot is held in a fixed position so it is important to get the cleat placed properly for your unique bone and muscle structure.
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By Fred Matheny of www.RoadBikeRider.com
The major activity of any cycling club, racing or touring, is the group ride. As a result, it’s important to know how to hang tough on a given ride and make yourself welcome on the next one. Success is often due to more than fitness.
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By Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com
Since the late 1990s, saddle design has seen major innovation. A big impetus came from a prominent doctor’s contention that sitting on a bike seat might lead to damaged nerves or blood vessels in some men. This risk, plus the occasional bout of temporary genital numbness that many riders experience, put [...]
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By Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com
Cycling is full of prodigious numbers—the distances ridden, the calories consumed, the tires trashed. Another statistic that can seem astounding is the number of pedal strokes made. Let’s suppose it takes you six hours to ride a century and you pedal at the rate of 90 rpm throughout. As you cross [...]
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By Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com
You should choose road-cycling shorts based on the quality of materials and construction. But also crucial is how well they conform to your unique anatomy.
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By Fred Matheny of www.RoadBikeRider.com
Solo rides are a great part of the cycling experience. Nothing beats cruising along and looking at the scenery, or attacking a climb at your own pace and intensity. But riding with a small group can be even more fun. You cover ground faster, meet people, and experience the thrill of [...]
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