Von Collins
If you’re new to cycling or triathlon, this is one of those decisions that feels way more complicated than it should be.
SPD, SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay . It is easy to go down a rabbit hole comparing every option, … Read More
Indoor cycling used to be something I dreaded. A noisy trainer. A cheap fan. A bike that was surrounded by clutter in a cramped space. I was able to get my heart rate up, but on the enjoyment … Read More
Clincher, Tubular, or Tubeless? When it comes to bike tires, those are the three choices. Generally speaking, clincher tires are the most common, tubular tires are quickly becoming commonplace, and tubular tires tend to occupy a niche with serious road bikers and racers.
Which tire type to use is a … Read More
As a swimmer, one of the finer you points you might start to wrestle with is how to find that perfect hand position in the water. Should your thumb be in or out? We asked a number … Read More
We love seeing people get into cycling – whether it is purely recreational, or to build up to longer rides, or to ultimately compete in a bike race or triathlon. Our attitude is that the more cyclists there are — regardless of your budget — the more demand for trails, … Read More
A good triathlon wetsuit is one of the key investments most triathletes consider making at some point. You don’t have to buy one, but if you are racing in colder water conditions or doing a longer race, a wetsuit can really improve your racing (and training) experience.
Search for ‘wetsuits’ … Read More
Triathlon shorts are perhaps one of the most versatile and core pieces of a triathlon clothing wardrobe for any serious or beginning triathlete. Because it is the one piece of gear that you wear for each leg — the swim, bike, and run – investing in a pair is an … Read More
Fat biking (or fat tire biking) was invented, you could say, in Alaska back in the late 1900s, but it really started to become popular in the early 2000s. Since then, the number of fat bikes you see on the trails, even when the weather is just fine, has really … Read More
When it comes to smart trainers, there are really three that I consider top contenders. The Saris H3 and the Sharis H3 Plus 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 … Read More
There was a day when indoor cycling meant watching DVDs while on a simple friction trainer. No interactivity, no metrics or feedback. Those days are gone.
Smart trainers have become the standard way to train indoors. It is a game changer in terms of fun, workout precision, and making indoor … Read More
