Von Collins

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

The Tacx Neo 2T — Tacx’s latest and highest end smart trainer model is a great smart bike trainer.  We view it as the Cadillac of all bike trainers — or maybe we should get with the times, and say it is the Tesla.  Actually, the Neo is the … Read More

If you are not yet into gravel biking, there is a good chance that you soon will be.

Of all cycling categories (road, mountain, time trial, etc), one of the only that has been showing strong year-over-year growth is gravel biking.  Even before the COVID year when everyone suddenly rediscovered … Read More

Park Tool bike repair stands should be on the short list for anyone considering a home bike mechanic stand.  They are some of the best on the market, and west gave them a first-hand test.

We will talk more in a different piece about what to look for in your … Read More

We spent a couple months riding with the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus bike computer, both in road as well as gravel and off-road conditions. We came away impressed, but want to provide a full assessment for you. Here is what our experience told us.

What is it the Garmin Edge

After dropping 3-or-4 figures on a nice new road bike or time trial bike, you might think an accessory like a floor bike tire pump is an afterthought.  Don’t.

The ability to pump your bike’s tires quickly and accurately should be a staple of your cycling equipment collection.  A good … Read More

Gravel bike races are becoming a popular outdoor event.  Folks who enjoy cycling have really taken to gravel bikes, and the natural next step is for them to find races and large events. 

Anyone who has done a gravel bike race knows that they are fun, challenging, and attract … Read More