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The Ins and Outs of Cross Bikes

An introduction to a cycling pursuit you may not be familiar with

Courtney Johnson

Cycling has its own cross season and an increasing number of adherents are discovering that it's physically demanding but well worth the effort.   ...Full Story


The Long Grind

A bike racer's dogged determination to achieve physical fitness.  Things don't always go according to plan.

By Mike Hancock

"The creaks and groans from my tired muscles and bones almost drown out the creaks and groans emitting from my bike."    ...Full Story


Review:  QSTARZ GPS Sports Recorder

An in depth review of this year's "must have" sports gadget

By Dr. K. C. Wilder

It's small, powerful, and highly versatile.  This handy sports activity recording gadget will keep track of everything except the grocery list. ...Full Story

 


Cycle Hawaii

Circumnavigation of the Big Island

By W. Neal Fisher

It's not called the BIG Island for nothing.  Follow the author's adventures as he chronicles a solo 450 mile twelve day bicycle trek around Hawaii. ...Full Story

 


Paskenta Century Ride

Ever done a "century" bike ride? This author has been doing them for decades.

By Mark Birnbaum

Any way you look at it a hundred miles is a hundred miles.     ...Full Story


Mt. Tam Century Ride

A bike rider's account of his annual birthday celebration century ride on a velocipede named Clyde

By Mark Birnbaum

The author celebrates his birthday annually by participating in a challenging mountain climb century ride.  The spectacular views keep bringing him back year after year   ...Full Story


Riding Away

A bike racer's unvarnished self-assessment of what it takes to win and why that goal is so difficult to achieve

By Mike Hancock

We all have the best intentions.  This is the season you're going to train hard, eat right, and be the lead dog!  It doesn't always work that way   ...Full Story


LeMond Revolution

A review of the Lemond Revolution
Stationary Bike Trainer

By Mike Hancock

 

Riding a stationary bike in the off season may not be as much fun as cruising the roads in the summer but this innovative unit might just entice you to hop on

.....Full Story


A Day in the Life of an Idiot

A ski racer's self-inflicted approach to off season training. Some turn to cycling

By Mike Hancock

In the off season, ski racers choose a variety of ways to occupy the intervening months until the return of the racing season.  Some live very sedentary existences and some turn to cycling ...Full Story


Up Up and Away
Pedaling Mt. Washington's Auto Road

An insider's view of one of the most strenuous bike races in the world.

By Susan Lucek-Hughes

A personal account from a first-time participant in one of the most challenging physical tasks imaginable - pedaling a bike up New Hampshire's formidable Mt. Washington's Auto Road.... Full Story

 


How to Maneuver Bicycles Like a Professional

A guide to cornering and braking

By Freddy R. Johnson

As far as bicycle techniques are concerned, there are a few. Usually, these methods or techniques are employed by competing amateur or professional cyclists in their career. Most people would not know about how to effectively corner and brake at all. ...Full Story


Sigma Bike Computers

By RJ Smith

German Engineering at its Finest

Germans are known for many contributions of quality. From producing cars like the Mercedes Benz to scientific advancements like Roentgen and the discovery of X-rays, Germans are known for being precise thinkers and sticklers for quality. Sometimes they are meticulous to the point of being anal retentive, but that works out well for us when it comes to quality cycling equipment.  ...Full Story


Whistler by Bike

It's not just a ski area!

By Bob Gagnon

Whistler is known throughout the world as a first class ski destination and the site the recent winter Olympics.  But it's also a terrific summer resort with a wealth of biking opportunities.   ...Full Story


The Guppie Multi-Tool by CRKT

By Mark Scott

A multifaceted tool that will come in handy for cycling or snowboarding.

The Guppie is a small compact handy multi tool that fits in the palm of my hand. It has some clever features that make it more than a pocket knife, but not a full blown multi-tool either. ..Full Story


Cycling and Tunnel Vision

By Kathryn C. Wilder, Ph.D.

Turn the Light on in 2010

Accomplish your cycling goals this year with these guidelines from a renowned sports psychologist. ...Full Story


Cyclocross Racing

Interview with Cyclocross Racer Laura Van Gilder

Cyclocross racing is one of the most physically demanding sports imaginable. One top racer shares her strategies for winning. ...Full Story

By Kathryn C. Wilder, Ph.D.


Mature Unicyclists

"One Wheeling" in your Golden Years....

By Pat Moore

Never a common sight, it's even more rare to encounter a senior citizen astride a single wheel. Meet a few of these practitioners who have found a new "balance" on life. ...Full Story


Living the Pro Cyclist's Dream

Interview with Vanderkitten Racer Melissa Sanborn

By Kathryn C. Wilder, Ph.D.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a pro bike racer? As is the case with any professional sports endeavor there are plusses and minuses. Find out first hand. ...Full Story


Cycling Hawaii

Circumnavigation of the Big Island

Sacrificing Butterfingers candy and Grand Marnier to Hawaiian Gods, our intrepid author safely circumnavigates one of the most beautiful and challenging locales in the world. ...Full Story

By W. Neal Fisher


The Authentic Performer

Training Mindset versus Trusting Mindset

By Kathryn C. Wilder, Ph.D.

Successful performance in different fields follow a similar pattern. While this article focuses on endurance sports, the ideas of performance enhancement that applies to athletics also applies to life Full Story


Optimizing Your Athletic Performance

The keys to achieving maximum performance in athletic events

By Kathryn C. Wilder, Ph.D.

Endurance events like triathlons can present plenty of challenges. Follow this noted expert's guidelines to achieve your optimum potential. Full Story


Bike Tuneups

The importance of proper setup and tuning for the upcoming season.

By Robert Gagnon

Biking is great exercise but you could be doing yourself a disservice if you ride a bike that is not set up properly for you or is poorly tuned. Full Story


 

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