Cycle Training that works
Whether you are a category 2 road bike racer or a weekend warrior, we all want to be the best road cyclist that we can be when the season starts. That is why dedicated training and regular workouts are critical. But not just any old workout will do. How many times have you felt that your training regimen has gone flat? It feels the same every time and you know deep down that you really aren't improving. We all have had this problem. Or maybe you are a new cyclist who simply wants to ...
Customized Road Bikes
You will find that no other bike is like one that is customized for you. It is the right fit for your body, including the right weight, height, and feel, and it is made with the right parts and components. A customized bike will be more expensive, but it will be well worth the money because it will ride better and be more comfortable. One of the first things that you need to decide upon is the top tube. If you have a longer torso, then you will want a bicycle with a longer top tube. You can choose to get ...
Triathlon Preparation & Equipment
Triathlon athletes know that their discipline is unique in the world of endurance sports. Not only are these individuals fit enough to exert themselves for hours without rest, they are also trained in three different arenas. Swimming, cycling, and running are arguably the sports requiring the most perseverance and dedication to master and tri-athletes strive to do just that. The sport also requires special equipment. For those serious about their performance here is a list of things you might want to consider. Swimming: Wetsuit. Preferably one made for triathlons. They are more suited for the movements of swimming than traditional suits. Body glide or ...
Winter Training
Winter. It seems like the perfect excuse to ignore the bikes for a few months and go into hibernation. After all, you deserve it after all the long months of hard riding and intense training. It’s time to switch over to interval training between the couch and frig, right? Wrong! Unless you want to start your spring well behind your cycling comrades and spend the first few months in agony as you try to regain your former performance level you should consider at least a maintenance program. Winter can be a time for rest for cyclist, but not total hibernation. ...
Adjusting your Bike Saddle
There is always talk about proper bicycle fit and making sure that the body angles are ideal on your new bike. No one will argue that this is important and I would encourage you to view our posts on bike fitting. However, it is equally important to remember that the rider/bike connection is very dynamic. By that I mean, there are numerous positions that a rider can assume while mounted on their bicycle. This article is a closer look at the saddle position of the rider. For many amateur and upper level recreational riders a common mistake is that is made ...
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