Von Collins
Clincher or Tubular? When it comes to bike tires, those are two of the longtime choices, with tubeless tires now becoming a major force as well. Which tire type to use is a common question among cyclists, triathletes, and recreational bikers. Why are there even different types of bike tires? … Read More
Buying your first entry level triathlon bike can be a daunting task. When I bought mine, I was extremely excited about getting on a built-for-triathlon bike, but a little nervous that it was going to be an entirely new type of bike for me.
Of all the investments you will … 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
If you want to be a competitive triathlete, you need to be comfortable with the open water swims.
In addition to racing in triathlons, I regularly volunteer to help with the swim leg of local triathlons. Being on a lifeguard boat gives me a unique vantage point on how the … Read More
Any cyclist with any mileage behind them remembers close calls with motorists. When I think back to the close calls I’ve had over the years, there are a few that quickly come to mind and make me cringe, and two more from last summer were officially added to the list.… Read More
In any circle of runners, there is constant talk about foam rolling. In a day and age where we have so much technology to help us with our workouts, from sport watches to electrolyte drinks, the fact is that a primitive piece of foam can sometimes be the most … Read More
In the running, cycling, or triathlon worlds, you hear lots of terms thrown around when it comes to training. Temp, threshold, VO2 max, FTP, Zone 2, training stages. I want to focus on three types of workouts that every athlete should understand: Tempo, threshold, and VO2 max.
Before going into
Cold plunges are popular, in fact they are seemingly everywhere. My big health club now has a 12-person cold plunge pool. The local Crossfit place has a cold plunge next to their sauna. I read of more and more people who created a home cold plunge tub.
Do cold plunges … Read More
There are many reasons cyclists wear gloves when riding. They can help cushion your hands and prevent callouses. Sometimes a glove is enough shock absorber to make your elbows and shoulders feel better on a ride. Some cycling gloves are designed to keep your hands warm. Other gloves can give … Read More
Bike fitting is an underrated service, and honestly one that more cyclists should get. In this article, I’ll give you an idea of what a bike fitting should cost, and what you can expect from the fitting session.
I know lots of cyclists who have cycled for years without a
