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Wearing a Base Layer in the Summer — Explained

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., tagged , , , , on August 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Base layers are thought to be for keeping warm. When you’re heading out on a ride and a single layer isn’t enough, whether it be a jacket or jersey, you put on a base layer for a little extra warmth. So then why do you see pros wearing a base layer under their short sleeve jerseys during the hot summer months? It turns out base layers do more than keep you warm. A short sleeve or sleeveless base layer underneath your jersey does two major things for you: 1)keeps your bib straps or jersey from rubbing you raw and 2)keeps your jersey away from your skin.

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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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Team RadioShack Kits Information

Posted in Cycling Apparel Info., Cycling Information, tagged , , on March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Lance Armstrong has the Midas touch when it comes to getting Americans psyched about cycling; Team RadioShack being his most recent touch of excellence. Once Lance won his first Tour de France wearing the UPSP kit, all of sudden everyone and their brother was wearing it on the local group ride. Next it was the Team Discovery kit that everyone was wearing. Then came LIVESTRONG. Not only did he bring the ruckus to the cycling industry, he brought the $1 cancer-benefiting wristband to the world! Now Nike and Lance are delivering the yellow-banded goods to athletes and non-athletes alike.

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Assos FI.13 S5 Bib Shorts Review

Posted in Product Reviews, tagged , , , on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Assos FI.13 S5 bib shorts are not just another pair of shorts you wear on your bike, they are the ultimate, uncompromising technological leader in cycling apparel. Now you may be thinking, considering the price tag they better be. And you may ask yourself, are they really worth it? I know I asked this same question. Well, the past few months I have finally had the privilege of riding a new pair of FI.13 S5 bib shorts, and I am a believer. You know they are special from the moment you remove them from their conspicuously extravagant packaging. Along with the bib shorts, Assos also provides you with the means to care for your investment. Inside you will find a wash bag and trial size containers of Active Wear Cleanser and Assos Chamois Cream.

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Keeping your cool.

Posted in Product Reviews, tagged , , on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Staying cool on hot days is not just about comfort, it also has a great effect on your cycling performance. Overheating can cause a significant decrease in output and endurance. While muscles perform better “heated up,” the systems and processes necessary to support muscle performance are compromised by elevated core temperatures. To put it as [...]

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