Key Point Summary of Maintenance and Care for Gravel E-Bikes: Navigating the rugged terrains and serene landscapes on a gravel e-bike offers a blend of exhilaration and challenge that’s hard to match. Drawing from a diverse background of racing and riding across mountain, gravel, and cyclocross disciplines, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of diligent…
Key Point Summary of The Role of Padding in Cycling Gloves: As someone who’s spent a considerable amount of time racing and riding across various cycling disciplines—mountain biking, gravel grinding, cyclocross, and the occasional road stint—I’ve come to appreciate the nuanced but pivotal role that something as seemingly simple as glove padding plays in a…
In my 30 years of riding bikes, cycling has improved the quality of my life immeasurably. It’s allowed me the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people, and see things that I never would have, make more money because I can think clearer and work harder and longer. Below is a breakdown of how cycling…
The Comprehensive Guide to Gravel Bike Shoes and Cleats Gravel biking, a blend of road and off-road cycling, promises adventure. But as any seasoned rider will confirm, a good ride is determined not only by the bike or trail but by the symbiotic relationship between your feet, shoes, and pedals. This gravel bike shoe buyers…
Cycling is a great way to lose weight for masters cyclists. Not only does it burn a lot of calories, but it’s also low-impact and easy on your body. According to the CDC, a masters cyclist can burn between 295 and 590 calories an hour riding a bike at moderate speed. When it comes to…
In my 30 years riding bikes, I’ve had lots of random things happen, from crashing, running out of food and water to name a few. Based on my experience, here’s the Gear You Should Bring on Every Bike Ride Note: Changing a flat bike tire is easy if you’ve done it a few times and…
Indoor Training Guide for Masters Cyclists Indoor cycling has become increasingly popular among cyclists, especially masters cyclists. Training on a bike indoors offers numerous benefits that make it an attractive option for cyclists. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, which can affect our ability to train outdoors effectively. This is where indoor cycling…
Staying motivated as a masters cyclist can be a challenge. I find doing the same ride over and over boring, and when I get bored, I get unmotivated. This post is about how to stay motivated as a masters cyclist. To get fired up to ride. I sign up for races, cycling events, and trips…
Want to increase the fun factor of your cycling dramatically? Want to meet interesting new people to ride with? Start your own cycling club. It’s actually really easy, fast, and free using an app called Strava and a little imagination. Here’s how to create your own cycling club. Step 1: Get a free Strava membership. Click…
I’ve bought and sold a lot of bikes over the years. Here are some thoughts on how to buy your first bike. I advise buying a used bike made by one of the major brands to get a feel for the sport then upgrade accordingly. I think this is a better option than buying an…
