Von Collins
Getting setup with your indoor biking system at home seems simple. You choose the device first. Smart trainer? Old-Fashioned trainer? Integrated, higher-end system like Peloton? You will make the right call, we are sure of it. Then you choose the app or service that you want to use. If you went with an integrated system … Read more
The Garmin Edge 830 was released in May 2019 and it’s still going strong, although having recently been replaced in the lineup by the 840. It is a strong contender on our annual list of the best bike computers. If you’re looking to add a new bike computer to your bicycle, you’ll definitely want to … Read more
Cycling enthusiasts have a way of making things a little overcomplicated, and you have a look no further than the pedal and cleat systems for a case-in-point. Most cyclists (including us) are gear junkies and will tell you that each cleat and pedal system has a pro and a con, and they all have a … Read more
Indoor cycling trainers continue to get more popular as people are looking for ways to stay in shape as they rethink gym memberships, and try to stay out of dangerous road traffic. Apps like Peloton, Zwift, and TrainerRoad have made this possible, but you have to get the space adequately set up before downloading the … Read more
Finding the best running watch can be daunting. There are lots of options out there, and many of the options have very different concepts. Do you want a run-specific watch? A smart watch with a running app? Something in-between? One thing that is proven to be important for any training regimen is tracking and varying … Read more
The Pearl Izumi Quest cycling shorts are undoubtedly one of the top cycling shorts currently available to athletes. Pearl Izumi is one of our favorite gear makers, and you could argue that the Quest cycling shorts are their most versatile bike shorts for the money. Their reliable design has been created to assist men and … Read more
Peloton is the popular in-home, connected workout service that has grown like crazy in the past year. It is not inexpensive, though, so can be a major investment. One of the questions we get most often is “is Peloton worth it?” That is a question we will try to answer in this piece, although we … Read more
Cycling is a great workout, giving you an excellent cardiovascular workout without all the pounding that you get from running. But what are the big muscle groups involved when out there cranking on the pedals? Here are the major muscle groups that are getting good work when you bike. Muscles Used in Cycling Quads First, … Read more
Running jackets are an essential piece of cold weather running gear. Skimp, and you will be sorry. Invest in a good one, and your winter runs will become some of your favorite workouts of the year. Here, we will share which running jackets to consider, and what to look for when you are buying one. The … Read more
Trainers could be exactly what you need to keep your cycling game on point without heading outside, especially in inclement weather. When the weather turns cold, wet, or snowy, getting off of the roads or trails can be a relief. Snowy riding is challenging unless you have a fat tire bike, and riding a bike … Read more
