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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For most cyclists, an off-the-shelf bike meets all the necessary riding characteristics. However, there is a small number of us that obsess over every angle and dimension of frame geometry. We know the exact tube angles and lengths, fork trails and rakes, that make up what we consider the ultimate performing bike
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Coffee is an integral part of cycling. I don’t know a cyclist who doesn’t drink the stuff. A cup of coffee before I leave for a ride is mandatory. A mid-ride stop at a coffee shop is essential, even if it’s just to fill up my water bottles. Depending on the day
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If there is one innovation in cycling that has really caught on in the last few years, it’s gravel bikes. These utilitarian bikes feature fat tires, disc brakes, drop bars, and plenty of ground clearance. This gives riders the opportunity to ride on terrain that my otherwise be unrideable on a road
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Cyclocross is as niche as cycling gets. It is also one of the more exciting spectator events in cycling. Let’s be honest, watching road racing is difficult for all but the most ardent fan. With the exception of some of the Spring Classics, such as Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, I’m
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La Vuelta is an underrated race. As the third Grand Tour on the calendar, it seems like some cycling fans dismiss it as being a lesser contest. Sure, the general classification field may not be as strong this year as in previous editions, but it offers great racing none-the-less. What I like
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This past weekend, I was enjoying a post ride beverage at my neighborhood coffee shop. After 5 hours in the bight sunlight and oppressive humidity, it was time to cool down a bit. I was taking advantage of the air-conditioning and enjoying my ice-cold beverage, when a friend of mine rolled up.
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