Cyclocross is as niche as cycling gets. It is also one of the more exciting spectator events in cycling. Let’s be honest, watching road racing is difficult for all but the most ardent fan. With the exception of some of the Spring Classics, such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, I’m
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I’m not a big fan of electric scooter rentals. Yes, they cut down on vehicular traffic. The trade off however, seems to be at the expense of pedestrian safety. When people jump on an electric scooter, it’s like their brain takes a temporary vacation. Riding on the sidewalk is the most common
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La Vuelta is an underrated race. As the third Grand Tour on the calendar, it seems like some cycling fans dismiss it as being a lesser contest. Sure, the general classification field may not be as strong this year as in previous editions, but it offers great racing none-the-less. What I like
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It’s a sad day for domestic cycling as Jelly Belly Cycling presented by Maxxis is losing their title sponsor. Jelly Belly has been the namesake of Danny Van Haute’s program for 19 years. The addition of the Tour of California to the UCI World Tour meant that Jelly Belly no longer received an invitation.
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This past weekend, I was enjoying a post ride beverage at my neighborhood coffee shop. After 5 hours in the bight sunlight and oppressive humidity, it was time to cool down a bit. I was taking advantage of the air-conditioning and enjoying my ice-cold beverage, when a friend of mine rolled up.
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To say the sport of cycling is unique is a gross understatement. The elaborate and intricate nuances of our shared passion make cycling difficult to decipher to the uninitiated. Attempting to explain the dynamics of team tactics to someone outside the sport is a good example of the complexity of cycling. Simply
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I ride quite a bit. As a friend pointed out to me once, even when I don’t think I’m riding my bike, I’m generally riding my bike. In other words, just because I’m not pulling on a Lycra kit and carbon soled shoes, doesn’t mean I’m not riding. I have an old
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Rolling slowly home after an extra couple of hours of post group ride bonus miles, a despondent woman on the side of the road called out for my assistance. “Do you know how to change a rear wheel flat?”, she anxiously asked. I could tell by the desperation in her voice she
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With all the joy riding offers cyclists, it also exposes us to the potential for injury on countless times every time we take to the roads. We all witness an increasing number of distracted drivers, as people seem far more preoccupied with their phones than they do with driving. Add less than
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Why did the bicycle lose the race? Because it was too tired! Okay, enough bad dad jokes. After back-to-back rides featuring a frustrating double puncture, I faced the inevitable. I had pushed the tires on my high mileage bike a bit too far. As a self-proclaimed tire snob, I get excited at
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