Essentials of Climbing
Needing to know the basics of climbing before you head out on that next feared group ride? Here are a few tips to help you overcome those climbing fears and bring out that confident climber in you.
Author: Julio Barajas
Power Meters Improve Performance
A power meter is the most accurate tool you can use to measure efforts and improve your fitness in the saddle.
Beginner’s Guide to Strava
Strava, (Swedish for Strive) has exploded as one of the most popular running and cycling social media apps since first released in 2009. Strava has grown popular among athletes wanting to improve their performance, track their running or cycling statistics and offer the means to give fellow athletes “Kudos.”
Buyer’s Guide: Bike Lights
Are you prepared to see and be seen while cycling? When considering the purchase of safety equipment, bike lights are mandatory for every cyclist, whether purchasing lights to be seen by motorists, commuters, weekend spinners or those out on a night ride or dawn patrol. Here are a few things to look for when shopping for bike lights.
How To: Wrap Handlebar Tape
Like to freshen up your bikes handlebars with new tape but don’t know how? Watch this DIY (do it yourself) tutorial video to learn how. You can do it!
Blood Road a Documentary
“Blood Road” is a documentary released in 2017, produced by Red Bull Media House. More than a film documenting a 46year old woman’s emotional trek on a mountain bike as she and a local cycle the 1,200miles (1,930km) to reach a Vietnam war era crash site. Rebecca Rusch was 3 years old and daughter of an Air Force pilot shot down during the Vietnam war and reported missing in action in 1972. Capt. Steven Rusch was the father she never knew.
Buyer’s Guide: Helmet’s
Shopping for a new helmet and need to know what to look for? In this article, we’ll be covering topics such as aerodynamics, comfort, breath-ability, and most importantly safety.
Safety
Before considering purchase of a helmet for its style, comfort, and breath ability, be sure it meets Bicycle Helmet Standards. These standards are put in place to ensure helmet manufacturers are accountable while analyzing the safety of their products and meet requirements.
Finding Motivation to Ride
Can’t count how many times I set out to ride only to find myself too busy, too tired, and most of the time unmotivated to make the effort. There’s definitely a long list of excuses we can come up with, “The weather is bad, my bike isn’t ready, I’m not ready, probably get dropped on that one hill, don’t know if I’ll make it on time, the cat probably needs me at home.”
Women’s Bike vs. Men’s Bike
Of the many challenge’s women face in the sport of cycling, purchasing a bike can definitely be one of them. Should you purchase a women’s specific bike?
There are a number of manufacturers, e.g., Canyon, Trek, etc. that offer bikes that have been manufactured specifically for women offering choices for comfort by tailoring a bike’s geometry in the following ways:
