OK, first, the CatEye Game Bike isn’t a game bike. It’s a tiny, little piece of tech that will let you control your moves on a Playstation with your bike, as you ride. Put this dial beneath your wheel and you’re in the game – steering with your handlebars, pedaling for speed. Never gonna work […]
If your bike is for racing and training 100% of the time, you can stop reading now. This has nothing to do with you. Only those who’ve got a little kid to tote along on your ride to keep you company, watch you strut your stuff or fill with love of cycling, should keep reading.
Consider […]
You’ve seen them on the road – cyclists leaning on extra armrests at the top of their bars. Some look as appealing as the Inquisition. But check out these Air Stryke Aerobars. They’re great when you want them and, when you don’t, the spring-loaded arm brackets lift them out of your way. They’ve also got […]
Limo makes one of the best child seats available. Their Co-Pilot Child Seat has a Blackburn EX1 rack fits all adult bikes and it transforms into a regular pannier when you don’t have a child along. It’s comfortable, with washable plush, gel padding and a safety harness. With a foot rest and grab bar, your […]
If you’re wondering about whether or not to wear a helmet when you ride, think about this. Wearing a helmet is a lot cheaper and less of a hassle than being laid up in a hospital with a skull fracture. Maybe it won’t come to that, but how would you know?
Helmets reduce serious head injuries […]
First of all, if you’ve been trying to ride in trainers, stop now. A good pair of cycling shoes will completely change your ride.
Serious, high-end, cycling shoes have strong, rigid insoles. This allows you to pour power into the pedals as you ride, instead of wasting it every time your foot gives way to the […]
Endurance training is designed to put your body under serious stress. A hard ride will not only deplete your glycogen stores, it will elevate your cortisol and drain essential vitamins and minerals from your system. As you ride, the glycogen from your muscles and liver is burned to fuel your leg muscles. If you intend […]
Cycling hard is key when you want to increase your level of fitness, speed and endurance. But if you don’t offset your hard rides with rest days and recovery days, you can quickly bring on a case of fatigue – caused by overtraining.
Most athletes aren’t risk for overtraining like cyclists are. Endurance training isn’t like […]
As you might expect, the Topeak Pump Harpoon Master Blaster S2 takes no prisoners. With an ergonomic pistol grip, it pumps more air per stroke when you squeeze off the trigger than mini-pumps with a less aggressive profile. If you’re in that kinda mood, this harpoon master blaster could do it for you.
The Elite Gel Omniform (OF) Insert is no chamois. It’s a high tech insert made by Giordana. At its core lies a unique foam gel that’s thicker and more dense precisely where your anatomy needs it. Not only that, it’s elastic. It stretches as you ride, conforming to your body on the road. No more […]