How many Boa dials does it take to get you the perfectly fit cycling shoe? Well, the answer is as many as Bont feels is necessary. In this case, just one. But it’s not just the ultra-strategic Boa dial, it’s the fully wrapped cable wiring system. Turn the dial one […]
If you’re into triathlon, you’re probably aware of the running involved. It’s for that reason that we’re sharing this cool new, on-demand illuminated, hi-vis jacket by Twinery. Which, of course, also works for cycling. With embedded LightGuide technology, you can run in low light situations with an added layer of safety. A […]
I remember my first real rookie cycling mistake. I had just bought a Schwinn road bike at Salvation Army, and my mom gave me a little cash for my birthday. I spent hours looking up cycling gear on eBay, and was determined to get all set up to ride like […]
You know the numbing pain. The toe-crushing discomfort of ill-fitting cycling shoes. Pinky toes screaming at you to stop your training ride and immediately build a bonfire to destroy those kicks once and for all. You are not alone. I also feel your struggle. I also have buckled under the […]
If there’s one thing in road cycling culture that causes anxiety–more than clipless pedals–it’s getting your kit just right. Kask, makers of some very excellent helmets and some dang Koo sunglasses, have teamed up with designer and former pro rider Iris Slappendel to create a new collection of coordinated women’s […]
These days, I’m pretty obsessed with CX. In fact, I’ve got my first race of the season coming up this weekend, and I’m hoping my on-again off-again commitment to training pays off. But there’s no better way to stay motivated than by watching other racers power through a course, and […]
If you’ve ever slapped on a cheap lid from 1994, you know the term Mushroom Head intimately. Perhaps that experience has led you to searching for the best bike helmets. Guess what? You’re not alone. We’ve also been on a journey to finding stylish cycling lids that banish the old […]
HAVE A CYCLING FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN There’s nothing quite so scary to me as Halloween. Huddling in the house with the lights off, hoping and praying no kids knock on the door–dreading the influx of candy and the outflux of my waistline. But, alas, now that I’m a parent, I’ve […]
It’s an age-old debate, and one that you might not think could be so explosive: cardboard vs bags vs hard cases. Amidst all the name-calling and the moderated forum posts, it’s pretty tough to decide what actually is the best method for traveling with your bike. Fortunately, with the help […]
If there’s one thing that’s key to having a great bike ride, it’s dignity. And what better way to have extra dignity while cycling than with SLO Cyclist’s Official Jersey and Bib Shorts. They’ll add so much to your cool factor that you’ll even be able to try cyclocross without any […]
Pride. It’s the thread that runs through all cyclists’ . . . uh . . . socks? All right, so my metaphor didn’t work, but Swiftwick socks definitely do. They work on so many levels: comfort, coolness, cushion, patriotism, power. Their newest line of Vision 5 Spirit not only lets […]
SHIMANO RC9 S-PHYRE ROAD CYCLING SHOES REVIEW If I had one way to describe Shimano’s S-Phyre shoes, it would be like slipping on a pair of pillows and riding around. Except, those pillows also have incredible stiffness, power transfer, and a totally slip-free fit. OK, I know my comparison is […]
Bont Riot+ Boa Road Cycling Shoes – Review Bont Cycling has always been at the forefront of the market, and their perfect fit via heat-molding shoes are a staple for the wide width crowd. With a range that starts at a pretty budget friendly price of $179 MSRP (currently going […]
Carrying my phone on the bike is usually, well, a stinking hassle. Especially with the popularity of extra-grande-sized models that barely fit (or sometimes stick out of) a jersey pocket. But I’ve since found a solution. I’m currently sticking it to gravity with Rokform’s iPhone cases and bike stem mount […]
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