For most cyclists, an off-the-shelf bike meets all the necessary riding characteristics. However, there is a small number of us that obsess over every angle and dimension of frame geometry. We know the exact tube angles and lengths, fork trails and rakes, that make up what we consider the ultimate performing bike
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Coffee is an integral part of cycling. I don’t know a cyclist who doesn’t drink the stuff. A cup of coffee before I leave for a ride is mandatory. A mid-ride stop at a coffee shop is essential, even if it’s just to fill up my water bottles. Depending on the day
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If there is one innovation in cycling that has really caught on in the last few years, it’s gravel bikes. These utilitarian bikes feature fat tires, disc brakes, drop bars, and plenty of ground clearance. This gives riders the opportunity to ride on terrain that my otherwise be unrideable on a road
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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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