There are scores of bibs and shorts out there that are adequately comfortable for your evening group ride lasting somewhere in the range of an hour or two and covering 20 to 40 miles. And lets be honest, a lot of group rides are mostly a fashion show anyway. However, when it comes to centuries [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Assos FI.Mille_S5 Bib Short
Posted in Product Reviews, tagged Assos, Bib Shorts, FI.Mille on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I love Latex. Tubes that is.
Posted in Grumblings on April 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Every little bit counts. At least that’s what we are led to believe, either by what we read in the latest cycling publication, what our buddies tell us, or just what we tell ourselves. Whether it’s shedding a little weight, reducing rolling resistance, eliminating friction or improving aerodynamics, cyclists are easily tempted by even the [...]
Did I speak too soon?
Posted in Grumblings, tagged commuting, cyclists on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I know I just got done saying how cyclists, on the whole, are a dedicated and considerate bunch. However, I also mentioned that there are exceptions and I just happened to witness one of them in action this weekend. As I sat in my car waiting to turn at one of our city’s busiest and [...]
Fabric Technologies from Castelli.
Posted in Product Reviews, tagged Castelli Jerseys, Castelli Womens Jerseys, ProCool, Stratus, Velocity on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What you choose to put next to your skin is very important in cycling. Controlling temperature and moisture is not only the key to comfort but can also be an important factor in performance. Long gone are the days where your choices were limited to wool, cotton or polyester. Today, man-made fibers are king and [...]
