SLO Cyclist's former chief editor and recovering road snob, Bek made sure everything ran smoothly around here. She was also the one who reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously--unless it involves black socks. Black socks are always serious.
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SLO Cyclist's former chief editor and recovering road snob, Bek made sure everything ran smoothly around here. She was also the one who reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously--unless it involves black socks. Black socks are always serious.
You’re a fan of fluorescent. You dig a loud kick. Shimano’s S-Phyre road shoes are your current BFFs. Give your shoes the proper accessories with the S-Phyre performance cycling kit. Now, Shimano expands their S-PHYRE concept with new high-performance racing skin suit, short sleeve jersey, bib shorts, gloves and socks. So […]
Been waiting for your chance to represent? If you dig spiffy Voler lycra, you should check out their call for brand ambassadors. The makers of cycling jerseys, bibs, shorts, knickers, hats, plenty might be looking for you: “We want to hear from cycling enthusiasts who already love our apparel and want to contribute […]
Liv Cycling Seriously Kits Up Pro Team Sunweb With an extensive UCI Women’s WorldTour calendar on the horizon, Liv has been working throughout the off-season with Team Sunweb to equip the women’s squad with cutting-edge, women’s-specific bikes and rider gear for 2017. Now, if you’re wondering exactly what kind of […]
So, we’ve finally arrived at the final article in our series on finding a comfortable saddle, and making sure the bike seat you have is actually the cause of your discomfort. Make sure to check out the first two: The Truth About Finding A Comfortable Saddle, and The Key To Finding A […]
If you’ve been searching for a comfortable saddle, or worried about bike seat pain, this is 2nd in a 3-part series on how to truly find the right bike saddle for you. You might want to catch our first article that details some reasons you might be experiencing discomfort with the model you currently have. Done that? […]
There’s an ocean-chilled wind casting its icy mood all over SLO these days, and temps have stooped to the 30’s and 40’s. ‘Round these parts, it’s triple-layered parka time with extra woolen baselayers. And that’s just for riding on our indoor trainers. OK, I shamelessly stole that intro from another […]
There’s an ocean-chilled wind casting its icy mood all over SLO these days, and temps have stooped to the 30’s and 40’s. ‘Round these parts, it’s triple-layered parka time with extra woolen baselayers. And that’s just for riding on our indoor trainers. But it seems that lately I’ve been hearing […]
This article first appeared in our series detailing the steps to finding a comfortable saddle. We’ve put it here for easy searching, but you can check it out in all its glory at “The Most Comfortable Saddles on the Market.” BROOKS CAMBIUM C13 SADDLE REVIEW If you find you dislike a […]
This article first appeared in our series detailing the steps to finding a comfortable saddle. We’ve put it here for easy searching, but you can check it out in all its glory at “The Most Comfortable Saddles on the Market.” THE SERFAS VARIANT SADDLE REVIEW If at first you saw […]
This article first appeared in our series detailing the steps to finding a comfortable saddle. We’ve put it here for easy searching, but you can check it out in all its glory at “The Most Comfortable Saddles on the Market.” MELD 3D CUSTOM SADDLE REVIEW If you read through the […]
Andry Amador is kind of a big deal. He wore pink in the Giro; he rides a pretty fancy Canyon; he goes fast. He also lives in Costa Rica where the Spanish speaking is fast and furious. Hence, the release of a new video showing Amador whiz by a cop on […]
We’ve tried the gear, we’ve even done the shopping around for you. Now, here’s our guide to the coolest gifts for the cyclist on your list (even if that cyclist is you.) Note: Since lots of folks like Amazon, we’ve included links to Amazon in some of the options below. […]
If you’ve ever slowly, gently, tenderly, leaned your unmarred bike up against an ugly, careless, unfeeling metal pole, you know the angst that follows as you continue locking the two to each other. All the while your stomach is twisting at the thought of what marks could be waiting for […]
This week we got a cold snap. Middle of the night it dropped down to a seriously brisk 49 degrees. Oh gosh, that is chilly. And, of course, I looked out the window of my heated California home to see the still, fog-dampened air and immediately ran through all my cold weather kit […]