BiKASE, the folks behind the Outlier Backpack/Pannier and the Superband, now have a sweet way to get your phone from your car to your bike. One universal system lets you go straight from a hands-free display on your car to a heads up handlebar mount, and they’ve launched a Kickstarter to get the […]
You know that gritty, tangy aftertaste that just kinda makes you hate recovery drinks? Forget it. Skratch keeps refusing to make fake and gross stuff. This is literally the best recovery mix I have ever had. Boom. SCRATCH LABS ENDURANCE RECOVERY MIX Normally, I hesitate to taste things like recovery drink. […]
I’ve been out-wheeled by hamsters. I’ve been warned to throw in the chamois. I’ve been heckled by non-Sufferlandrians. But, I’ve achieved something: I am a Sufferlandrian. It’s totes true. I’ve got the training diaries to prove it. The Sufferfest is for real, and what better way to suffer than for a good cause? Whether or not you’re […]
Getting the exact perfect fit to your bike is something of a delicate process. Along with their expertise in fitting, the folks at Bike Fit have released a new app that takes some of the difficulty out of getting the perfect cleat angle on your cycling shoes. Shims, many believe, can […]
If you’re hungry for goulash and stories on mechanical doping, 60 Minutes has your bases covered this Sunday. They go all the way to Budapest to talk with the Hungarian designer of secret bike motors who claims these motors have been used in the pro peloton since 1998. Istvan Varjas […]
If you’re in Alaska, and it’s minus 22 outside right now, please pile your bike back into your Subaru Outback and turn the heater on. If you’re in most of California, prepare for some advice on layering up for the cold weather. Over here, we’re complaining about goose bumps and the […]
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 […]
Editor’s Note: This has been one of our most popular articles over the years, and we’ve heard your requests for an update! We know it’s pretty outdated at this point, so we’re working on a fresh batch of recommendations. Until then, preview some of our favorites: The widely popular Fizik […]
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 […]
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