Winter

Tips for Night Riding

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

If it’s going to get dark before 5:00 PM, you really don’t have a choice. A ride after work means a ride in the dark.

Headbands for Your Ears

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

Regular tube earbands don’t always cut it. When you pull them over your ears, everything seems fine. But when lean down over your racer and tilt your head back, they slide up.

Spazzstick: Caffeinate Your Lips

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

Here’s a lip balm with a little something extra – a nice, tangible hit of that 24/7, all-purpose, get-out-there-and-do-it motivator: caffeine.

When Reflectors Don’t Reflect

Monday, January 16th, 2006

The reflective strips on your clothing help make you more visible at night. But they don’t work as much as you may think. It’s never safe to rely on them.

Why GPS?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Just a few years ago, GPS navigation was next to useless for cycling. It could sometimes give you the precise coordinates of your location. But that didn’t help you much, if you were out on a trail or lost in the bowels of a city. You would have been much better off ripping pages out […]

Hincapie’s SuperRoubaix Leg Warmers

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

If your legs tend to overheat in thermals, SuperRoubaix Leg Warmers are a good solution.

Hincapie: Windtex Shoe Covers

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

The bonus on these shoe covers is the rubberized sole. It makes for reassuring traction when your feet hit the ground – a modest and low-key quality, like George, but not to be underestimated.

Lake CXZ301 Winter Boot

Monday, January 9th, 2006

If you’re in the cold and want to go clipless, some say these winter cycling boots are the only way to ride.

Bergamo Signature Jersey

Friday, January 6th, 2006

This is Bergamo’s top performing jersey for 2006, with the most technical fabrics, features and a new, more spacious cut.

Sleek & Tight

Friday, January 6th, 2006

You’ll have to look hard to find a sleeker tight design than Bergamo’s Pro Winter Tight.