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It’s Time to Commit: Riding Your Bike this Winter

Posted in Cycling Information, tagged , , , , , , on November 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

It’s hard to believe that it’s winter once again.  Didn’t we just get done with winter a few months ago?!   With the changing seasons and drop in temperatures it’s too easy to get scared from riding even before actually getting on your bike.  I know how much of a shock it is to the system to get on your bike decked out in winter gear for the first time; it’s frightening.

Well ladies and gents — it’s time to commit! It’s time to psych yourself up for a winter full of riding outside and overcome your desire to stay inside. And you need to get outside soon because the longer you wait the harder it is going to be to get yourself motivated.

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Clothing for Riding Your Bike in the Fall

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , , , , , , on October 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The temperatures during the fall season (same with early spring) really test how creative you can be with your cycling wardrobe. It’s not warm enough to be wearing short sleeves and shorts, but it’s not cold enough to break out the tights and jacket. So then when presented with the opportunity to ride in the fall, your brain starts to think through what’s in your closet that can be mix-and-matched to meet your needs. I’ve seen some very creative attempts, from wearing to pairs of shorts (both with chamois) to arm warmers over a long sleeve jersey. Whatever you find that works for you, great. For those who don’t have a clue where to begin, here are a few options to consider:

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Castelli Endurance Bib Shorts Review

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , on June 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Endurance Bib Short by Castelli is a new addition to the Castelli family for 2010. And in my opinion, the greatest addition. Yes, the much-hyped Castelli Body Paint Bib Shorts are great, but I’d take the Endurance Bibs over them if I had to choose (and I’ve got both pairs).

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Cycling Jackets: Transparent Racing Capes Reviewed

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , on May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The “racing cape” is a unique piece of cycling apparel. It’s purpose is to keep you protected from the wind and rain while still showing your team kit and race number. It does all of those things…to a certain extent.

Does it keep you protected from the wind?
Yes, and it does a really good job of it. Most rain capes are not made to fit like a jacket you wear over clothes, they’re made to fit like a cycling jersey; form fitted. This is great because it translates to not having extra material to…

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Selecting the Perfect Pair of Cycling Shorts; for You

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , , on April 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

One of the toughest questions to get asked is, “What shorts (or bib shorts) should I buy?.” Honestly, I have no idea. We’ll figure out, but right now I have no idea. I have no idea for several reasons: I don’t know what saddle you’re riding, I don’t know where you’re positioned on your saddle, I don’t know if you like a more compressive Lycra or less compressive, I don’t know the type of leg-gripper you’re used to, I don’t know what brand you’re happy (or not happy) with, I don’t know the inseam length you’re used to or like, and I definitely don’t know of the make-up of your gluteus maximus.

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Cycling Gloves — to wear, or not to wear?

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , on April 9, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I don’t wear cycling gloves. I don’t know why or how I got into the habit of not wearing gloves, but it’s not something I can easily change — I’ve tried. I know if I go down during a ride my hands are likely to get torn up, which is why this past weekend I brought a pair of gloves to the start line. (I figured that if I tore up my hands, typing and working on the computer wouldn’t work out so well, so I made what I thought was an adult decision.) I reached for the gloves in my back pockets, put them on my hands, quickly remembered why I didn’t like wearing gloves, took them off, and put them back into my pockets.

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