In his first article, our contributing writer, Curt, shows us exactly what it looks like to balance work and a serious training regimen. Riding at 5 a.m. shows guts, Curt. We like guts. Especially since we don’t have any ourselves . . . “cue complaints about brisk, early 10 a.m. mornings.” Beep, Beep, Beep, Beep, […]
Imagine the first few years of the Tour de France. Riders on their heavy bikes carrying spares crossed behind their shoulders and stamping hundreds of kilometers on their heavy steel bikes. Ever wanted to be a part of that peloton? Well now you can. And you don’t even have to […]
When I was riding for my collegiate cycling team, we were invited to a road riding camp limited to Wheelwomen. Three pro cyclists, Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, Amber Neben, and Jessica Phillips Van Garderen, gave up their time to help us newbies learn the ropes. They led rides, offered clinics on nutrition and […]
A commuter bike, beater bike, single speed, hipster fixie–in reality, a cheap build. I scoffed. Yes, I scoffed, at my husband when he suggested we build bikes for commuting around town. What did I need with a lousy 70s bike when I have a super light, high end, really fast […]
Sometimes you’ve just gotta train for a high finish to keep you motivated throughout the year. When all those miles start to feel tedious, having a goal in mind will keep you moving. Stay motivated by competing in some of the best races around California, and in some of the […]
Originally Posted by: David Hurth of The Sports Car Guys blog, which is a totally awesome resource for car enthusiasts! All text written by The Sports Car Guys because I know nothing about cars. I can only hope Froome is headed for some drive-thrus in that sweet ride–he really needs to […]
I’d like to add a new feature to the blog–not because I’m vain . . . er, well, that actually might be it, but because I was told by someone that they wanted to know more about me and my personal journey toward staying fit and training harder. So, I’m […]
Excited about the upcoming Tour of California? Of course! It’s one of the most exciting professional bike races in the country. I have watched local stage finishes and time trials for almost every year of the race’s existence. I’ve met most of my favorite riders including Mark Cavendish, George Hincapie, […]
You’ve probably seen them in their matching team uniforms swimming, cycling, or running in large groups. The local club out practicing for their next race, and looking good doing it. As a long-time member of two different teams, I can attest to the benefits of joining your fellow cyclists or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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