With the professional road season drawing to an end, it’s World Championship time yet again. The races, taking place in Innsbruck, Austria, have all been run with the exception of the Elite Men and Women road races. Here’s a recap of the week’s action, and some speculation as to who might be
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Having already written about the steps riders can take to increase visibility, I’d like to focus on the importance of riding with daytime lights. This is a practice I have only recently began using. I can attest to the fact that it’s one we should all take a part in. My first
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Most people will never have to go through the process of having a custom kit made. In a way, I envy these folks. I have found myself in charge of clothing for a couple of teams on more than one occasion. Whether designing the annual kit for a shop, cycling team, or
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The California Vehicle Code generally considers bicycles on the road as vehicles, so cyclists need to know their rights and responsibilities on California roads. Many people enjoy cycling for leisure, for exercise, or as an eco-friendly alternative to driving to and from work. Bike lanes and the legal right to “take the
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Considering the fact that I don’t own a mountain bike, I spend quite a bit of time riding dirt trails. It’s gotten to the point where I don’t consider a ride complete if I haven’t felt dirt under my tires. Sure, maybe I should look into getting a mountain bike, but I’m
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The September 13 issue of Point Loma’s Peninsula Beacon features an interview with EB Cycling Law’s Mike Bomberger. The article focuses on the firm’s extensive San Diego Bicycle Crashes Study. According to the study, Point Loma is home to the most dangerous intersection for bicyclists in the city at Midway Drive and
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Every Tuesday morning, there is a pace line workout here in San Diego. At six laps around Fiesta Island, it’s a good way to get 24 miles of quality riding in. Depending on who shows up for the workout, the speed of the ride ranges anywhere from quick to painfully fast. Unfortunately,
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I’m not a climber. I’m not built for it. While I’m slim for my height, I’ve got nothing on pure climbers. I’ve raced against pure climbers in the hills and regardless of how deep I dig, I am always caught on the back foot. I have however developed effective strategies to deal
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You might say I’m a bit more meticulous than most people. I’m all about the little things, that together, can make a noticeable difference. You may have heard the phrase “marginal gains” in reference to many small advantages leading to a victory. UK Cycling has used this philosophy to great success during
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I’m a devotee of alloy framed bikes. My go-fast ride is a Cannondale CAAD 10. My other five bikes are all steel. A friend of mine recently asked me when I was going to get on a carbon frame? I told him I don’t see the need for one, as the Cannondale
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