When it comes to saddles, it’s important to remember we’re all different. What works for 140 random people on the cycling subreddit who have all suggested a specific brand does not mean that saddle will work for you. So, first, it’s important to take stock of what you don’t like. Here, we’ll determine how to find the right saddle for you by highlighting problem areas in your current saddle. […]
I spent years in a real-life, fundamentalist cult where the rules were not so much guidelines as a long, constantly updating list of things that might get you side-eyed, corrected, prayed over, or quietly removed from everyone’s group text. Thou shalt not wear pants if thou art a woman. Thou […]
As someone who has done their fair share of annoyingly long rides, I often get asked “What’s the key to being on your bike for so long?” While I don’t have all of the answers, here are some key tips that I swear by. Whether you’re getting ready for your […]
Have you been missing the most honest, practical, entertaining, and occasionally funny cycling content in San Luis Obispo? Well, good news! It’s back. My name is Bella Slosberg and instead of working on my master’s thesis, I’ll be reinvigorating SLO Cyclist. If there’s a topic you’re interested in, you name […]
Come on, you know you hate it. Staying indoors for a few monotonous hours pedaling without much aim. Everything hurts, and you start to wonder what you liked so much about bikes in the first place. I was where you are once. But not now. Now, I’m a convert. I […]
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 […]
I suppose “warming up” for a cyclocross race is an oxymoron huh? Oxymoron it may be, but it is important if you want to get the most out of your racing ability. Now, I’m not going to throw a bunch of statistics and research at you. I am of the […]
Maintaining a bike isn’t always fun. Let’s face it, the real fun comes from wheeling down the highway soaking in the local sights and getting away from a desk for a while. Routine maintenance can feel more like brushing your teeth in that it is terribly important yet ultimately not […]
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 […]
THE PROPER CARE OF CLEATS Sick of spending money on cleats only to have them dinged up, dirty, and ready for the dustbin? Thanks to our great friends over at Bike Fit, we’ve got expert tips for you to not only increase the lifespan of your cleats, but to help […]
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 […]
Have you ever felt pain or numbness near the ball of your foot or under your toes? Sometimes people describe it as feeling a pebble or a rock underneath their toes. Others may feel a burning sensation, sharp pain, or numbness. Thanks to our great friends over at Bike Fit, […]
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