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I dug out my reliable titanium road bike for the rainy Seattle riding season. This bike is set up as my rain bike that includes fenders. Fenders are a must for rainy climates. I had not done my check of the bike in awhile and just jumped on and did a 1hr ride. The saddle […]

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Podium Legs: freaking amazing home massage

Massage is essential after hard training blocks. However, it’s expensive and personally after a long ride, I don’t want to leave my couch. Obviously, I can’t afford home visits if I can barely afford to pay my $150 rent—I live in the bike room. It’s luxurious. Recently, I discovered this device called Podium Legs, which […]

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Specialized Prevail: I wear my helmet

To maximize my training as a pro cyclist, I recently migrated to warm Tucson to train because the weather is predictable (warm), the cycling community is awesome (you can get your butt kicked any day you choose), and the riding is great. With this move, however, I had to give up many things dear to […]

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Enzo’s Buttonhole Chamois Cream: easy on your private parts

Chamois cream is one of the last things cyclists talk about, but this “area” definitely needs preventative care. Get a good chamois cream and use it, on your chamois and on yourself, every time, because you don’t want to be that person wiggling and shifting on your saddle every 30 seconds on a group ride. (We’re all laughing […]

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Be sure to read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning In Part 2 of this series, we looked at cleat attachment and cleat positioning. In this post, we’ll be looking specifically at cycling cleat wear, and why it is so important to frequently check […]

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Also read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance In Part 1 of this series, we looked at a basic overview of the clipless pedals types available. In this post, we’ll review cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning. Attaching your cleats […]

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Also read: Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance There are three main interfaces with the bicycle: hands to handlebars, butt to saddle, and feet to pedals. Each interface has unique challenges and special needs in order to make the […]

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Kurt Kinetic Rock and Roll trainer rocked my ride

OK. So, I used to hate trainers. Really, truly. I hated being in one spot for a long time. It would hurt my girl parts, my hip, everything. I couldn’t get comfortable. When I lived in Seattle, I would have rather ridden in the rain and dark for 4 hours than ride the trainer for […]

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Goal Setting – Dream, Define, DO!

Goal setting can help you real new milestones in your cycling, and now is a great time to get started. DREAM Brainstorm – Go back to your “Bucket List” or create one, think about what brings you joy, what energizes you, makes you excited about life. Think about what obstacles are out there that you […]

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Cold Weather Cycling Training

Winter training is an important part of maintaining and developing fitness for your upcoming seasonal goals. We don’t all have the luxury of training in the sunshine, so getting comfortable with cold weather cycling is a goal in and of itself. Training in winter can present us with wet, frozen and dark conditions. Winter conditions […]

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