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Woman Seeks New Bike Speed Record!

Denise Mueller-Korenek set the women’s paced bicycle speed record in 2016, pedaling to 147 miles per hour. Wow! If that weren’t fast enough, now she’s ready to attempt to break the overall record of 167 miles per hour, aiming for 170 mph to take the title of fastest cyclist ever.

MIPS Impact on Helmets

Multi-Directional Impact Protection System or MIPS is a technology developed by the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden after being contacted by Swedish brain surgeon Hans von Holst from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

Red-S Spells Disaster for Health

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport or “Red-S” affects sportswomen and men who choose to severely restrict food intake in order to be lighter, faster and superior athletes at a perilous cost. At first all seems well until the horror or consequences of a depleted diet takes its toll.

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.

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.

Pic of the Day!

Californians are known for owning and driving clean cars. The weather is optimal for enjoying these classics, not having snow or salted roads to ruin the paint. You will recall one favorite celebrity that has an enormous collection of vintage classic automobiles in his garage in Burbank

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.

Women Bicycling – Pic of the Day

Love destination riding? That’s when you get on your bike and ride to see something of interest or enjoy a cafe with good eats. And if you love music, you are bound to enjoy this Women Bicycling Pic of the Day! There isn’t a music fan around that wouldn’t recognize the eyes behind these shades.