Jim Joyner
A bike lock might be the only thing that stands in between having a bike or not. According to the National Bike Registry, 1.5 million bikes are stolen a year! Bikes can be stolen from outside homes, restaurants, the back of cars, nearly anywhere. College campuses are one of the places that have the highest … Read more
Tubeless bike tires (or ‘tyres’ for our friends in the UK) first hit the road bike scene in 2006, when Shimano and Hutchinson both created a market for them, but they had been around for a few years before that in some niche mountain bike circles. Adoption was slow at first, but in recent years … Read more
If you’re a triathlete, cyclist, or marathon or 10K runner, you’ve most likely used energy gels before. It’s no secret that energy gel packs such as the Clif Shot or GU are commonly used during both training and racing, and can give you a little boost right when you feel your energy waning. Energy gels … Read more
It is a question we hear today that we never heard 5 years ago: Is there a place for CBD Oil in the world of endurance fitness, running, cycling, and triathlon? The past decade has seen a rise of cannabis acceptance worldwide. Its use is becoming more commonplace and less taboo, and the world is … Read more
Zwift has grown in its popularity by leaps and bounds, now with an estimated half a million users (maybe more) and being the talk of the town among indoor bike riders. For anyone with a smart trainer, they have no doubt heard of Zwift if they aren’t already using it. While Peloton has the huge … Read more
You have probably seen them more and more in recent years: little, blinking white or red lights that grab your attention as you are coming upon a cyclist. We have a secret for you: They work! Experiments ranging from those done at Clemson University to others done in Denmark show that using safety lights are … Read more
Finding the right race is part art and part science. The ideal triathlon or running race will be in a location that is convenient, and occur at a timeframe that works with your training plan and personal calendar. Considerations for finding the right race Find a Convenient Location: While some people like to do what we … Read more
A common question we receive is what the typical age groups in a triathlon are. For a newbie, it is a good question and one we are happy to shed some light on. In any sprint, olympic, mini, and other triathlons are divided into age groups. There is not one universal answer, as some races … Read more
