The other day, I had just finished swimming a quick 800 meters. As I pushed off the wall to start a few drills, my right calf seized up in an agonizing cramp. My friend helped me to the side of the pool, and I was able to stretch it on […]
So you dropped a chain on a ride, got grease all over your gloves, and accidentally wiped them on your crisp, white, team jersey. Or maybe you rubbed some grit and grime onto your bib shorts putting your bike back on your car rack. However you got the grease on […]
So you’re riding along the road, and your rear derailleur starts to click. What do you do? Pull over and flip your expensive carbon bike upside down? Do that and risk throwing off your shifting for good, scratching your saddle, or ruining your shifters altogether. So, how in the heck […]
Dance, Dance Spandex-Revolution–The Spandex Fashion Show What better way to get cycling and triathlon enthusiasts to buy new Lycra than a fashion show at the 2013 Bike and Triathlon Show in Manchester, England. This isn’t your sister’s fashion show–it’s also some sort of dance innovation. Let these artists dazzle you […]
When it comes to sports like cycling, I’ve heard two types of opinions on safety. From my family: “Get out and ride, you’ll be fine! Go have fun and do what you love!” From my husband’s family: “Are you wearing a bright enough color? Shouldn’t you be more worried about […]
Google “rules of road cycling” and you’ll find several sites discussing the proper way to wear your kit, buckle your helmet, and pull on your socks. Google “rules of triathlon” and you’ll actually get guidelines for racing legally. To those outside the road cycling world, riders may look like idiots […]
For the triathlete, cutting transition times can be key to moving up a few positions in the overall standings. I know a few people who are really strong racers, but their T1 and T2 times add over 10 minutes to their overall placing. When it comes time to drop that […]
I don’t know much about mountain bikes, but it looks like something’s wrong with this one…
Here are some excellent tips for swimming in rough/choppy water, which is pretty much any swim in triathlon when everyone is splashing all around you. If you have your first triathlon coming up, practice swimming in open water before the race! You will be surprised at how different the experience […]
Whether or not you have kids, there are a few baby supplies you should keep in your bike room. Baby powder and baby wipes have several uses from cleaning the grime off your frame to making race-day transitions smooth (pardon the pun). Transitions: Besides keeping you smelling fresh during your […]
Knee pain dragging you down? Lower back aching after an hour in the saddle? Get set up right by a professional bike fitter, and enjoy many pain-free miles on the road. Getting a proper fit can make you faster, give you better control, and help you find that optimal position […]
It’s always best to laugh at the quirks and fashions of our beloved sports. These videos showcase just how awesome it is to be a cyclist or triathlete.
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