Von Collins
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
Compression socks have become some of the hottest products on the fitness market today. You have undoubtedly seen marathoners, triathletes, weekend athletes, and even travelers sporting compression socks. The growth in compression socks’ popularity follows major growth in the overall compression wear industry, with some reports suggesting it will continue growing at almost a 10% … 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
Vittoria has been around since 1953, and unlike so many companies in the cycling gear space, they have managed to focus on just one thing that whole time: Tires. Vittoria says they make 7 million tires a year, an impressive figure! The Vittoria brand name is synonymous with professional racing tires, as they are … 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
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
Garmin’s latest top-range bike computer is the 1040 Edge. I had tons of questions about it, so I gave it a good road test. I cover the features of this Garmin product, our thoughts when we took it on the road, the pros and cons, what’s different between it and the trusty old Edge 1030 … Read more
Getting your nutrition right is critical if you are doing longer runs or rides. In fact, in my experience, way more athletes bonk because of poor nutrition than because of undertraining. There are many hydration mixes on the market, but there are 4 that we in our endurance training circles use and trust. They are … Read more
A good bike computer can be a great way to get more out of cycling. There are lots of bike computers made by lots of different brands, but we wanted to evaluate the best cycling computers on the market today. Competitive cyclists, triathletes, touring cyclists, weekend athletes, and bike commuters alike are continuously looking for … Read more
When it comes to multisport watches, you have quite a few options. As you research your options, you will quickly realize that many of your best ones are from Garmin. Garmin is a top-rated, trusted brand with several models to choose from which are great for athletes, cyclists, triathletes, and runners. If you’re having trouble … Read more
