Mistakes Cyclists Make When Storing Their Bike for Winter Cyclists in colder climates often change their cycling patterns as winter sets in. Some move to a smart trainer, others starting going to a gym to cross train or take spin classes. Some might use a Peloton. Others might store their road bike and bring out … Read more
Bike Training Travel: Tips and Tricks for Cycling While Traveling Keeping your cycling conditioning up while on vacation or traveling can be a challenge, especially on longer trips like vacations. Unlike running, where you can just pack some running shoes, preparing for bike training requires many more steps. I’ve been training for triathlons while doing … Read more
How Gravel Bikes are Different Anyone who spends time on a bike trail or a bike shop knows that gravel bikes are exploding in popularity. But what exactly sets gravel bikes apart from other types of bikes? I often have to answer this question for people, and the conversation usually goes like this. “So are … Read more
When it comes to smart trainers, there are really three that I consider top contenders. The Saris H3 just might be my favorite of the bunch right now, especially when factoring-in the price tag. A few big changes have happened at CycleOps over the past couple years, especially when it comes to smart trainers. First, … Read more
What to Keep in Your Bike Bag: Essential Items for Every Cyclist Bike bags are perhaps one of the underrated pieces of equipment for cyclist, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. Actually, the bike bag itself is not the point — it is what you decide to keep in your bike bag. So … Read more
One of the more common questions we get from beginner triathletes is if they can use their mountain bike, commuter bike, or hybrid bike in the triathlon. The answer is yes, absolutely – especially if you are doing a sprint or perhaps even an Olympic distance. It can be tempting when starting a new sport, … Read more
Cervelo Triathlon Bikes: Our Review Cervélo is one of the iconic triathlon bike brands, being a heavy-hitter in the triathlon community for more than a couple decades now. I have been a fan of Cervelo since I first learned about the brand nearly 25 years ago. It is no exaggeration to say that Cervélo triathlon … Read more
Best Indoor Bike Trainers If you are like us, a good bike ride can make your day. Getting outside, exploring, and having some sun on your face are all part of what we define as a great ride. One of the problems with cycling, though, is that when the weather gets bad, conditions can keep … Read more
Rain is going to happen – that doesn’t always mean you have to stay indoors and skip your ride. And what do you do if you’re bike camping or in the middle of on a long tour and it starts to rain? Following the right steps and tips can make all the difference when it … Read more
I’ve been riding with a Hammerhead Karoo 2 for several months and on several types of rides. My first impressions are that it is a great bike computer that would fit well with nearly any cycling situation. I will go into a lot of detail on exactly what I found during my many test rides, … Read more
