Over the Shoulder: Riding the Mammoth Gran Fondo – Counting Down to 2020
John Woodson
Journalist rides the Mammoth Gran Fondo, and survives! Finishing the high altitude 102-mile route, with 75 miles closed to traffic, in the beautiful alpine town of Mammoth Lakes.
Single Speed Adventures and Celebrating the Shorter Trails in San Diego
James Murren
To celebrate the shorter rides that can be accomplished on a single speed, we highlight a few favorites in San Diego, including trails in Balboa Park. These trails are perfect for anyone who wants to work on fitness while enjoying quietude on a single speed in San Diego.
A California Kind of Camping
Kelley O'Toole
Memorable outdoor getaways that will have you counting down to sleeping under the stars, and riding on the trails. This kind of caravan camping eliminates many of the challenges of a traditional campsite, but benefits from the features that make camping so popular.
Dual vs. Single: A Survey of Power Meters
Power meters can be segmented into two types, single-sided and dual-sided. This can also be considered single-leg or dual-leg. I would typically recommend dual-sided power meters over single-sided.
Riding in Italy: Where the Gran Fondos are Inexpensive and the Camaraderie is Incomparable
One of the upfront differences between U.S. and Italian gran fondos is cost and swag. U.S. events are pretty pricey and you’re lucky to get a water bottle and wrong size polyester t-shirt. Italian events on the other hand are only about €35 ($40) and come with a bag chock-full of Italian goodies. But the best part of an Italian gran fondo is the people. Italians love cycling like Americans love baseball.
The ‘Mild’ Traumatic Brain Injury is Not So Mild
Traumatic brain injury cases are some of the most complex civil personal injury cases today, both because of the amount of money at stake, and because of the scientific and medical complexity involved.
Electrify-it-Yourself: Introducing the Lightest Mid-Drive Kit We’ve Seen Yet
The Revel Propulsion produces 60NM of torque making it slightly less powerful than most OEM combinations. Additionally, the system has a very expensive torque sensing bottom bracket, one of the few DIY products with this feature. This will increase the seamlessness of the transition as the motor’s power is incorporated.
The Five Millimeter Difference: A Bike Coach Experience
Duban Sanchez, former racer with Team Velosport under 23, relates his experience with knee pain during a performance assessment at Bike Fitness Coaching.
A Titanium Hardtail Brewed in Oregon Ready for Racing, Ripping or Just Rolling Steadfast
Chris Reynolds
The Sage Bicycles ‘Flow Motion’ Titanium Hardtail frameset accommodates either 2.7×27.5+ or 22.2×29 wheel sizes, features wide ‘Boost-spec’ axle spacing, and integrated dropper post routing, all wrapped up in a frame geometry that allows for efficient climbing and stable, comfortable descending.
BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 160: Early Fall 2019
The BICYCLIST Adventure Team
#160 | First Look: Sage ‘Flow Motion’ Ti Hard-Tail MTB | Asphalt, Please: The O.G. Gran Fondo | ISOD: Single-Speed Adventures | ATC: Power Meter Categories |Legal Cycling: Brain Injury Tools and Treatments, 2019 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond and So Much More!
Modern Vintage: Finding Perfection With Italian Framebuilding and Japanese Components
The Gilco formulation of Columbus steel was a high-point for frame-building, but the vintage drivetrain of the era left much to be desired. We built up a vintage Colnago Master frame with an assortment of carbon fiber trim and modern components to keep the performance high, and the price down low. A few tricks are required to make the adaptation, but well worth the entry fee.
Reader Suggestions and Tips for Ways Around ‘Getting Doored’
The dreaded accident type of riding into a parked car door is often referred to by the frequent colloquial, ‘getting doored.’ The following tips and advice may help you in avoiding careless drivers who don’t pay attention to the bike lane when they are getting out of their cars.
Bicyclist Rights Against Public Entities: Liabilities
Richard Duquette of 911 Law provides a summary of the procedural hazards plaintiffs face when they try to assert a claim against a government entity, and the steps to take if you find yourself in these circumstances.
Charity, Cycling and Community at the Tour de Palm Springs
Are charity cycling events a lost cause? Not yet, at least at the Tour de Palm Springs. Since 1999, the nonprofit group behind the event, CVSPIN (Coachella Valley Serving People In Need), has given more than $3.2 million to charities including Boy Scout troops, homeless organizations, high school bands, Desert AIDS Project, United Cerebral Palsy, and countless others.
Refresh Your Gear This Summer With These New Releases
A few modern and snazzy components, bikes, and gear have come across our radar, or have been consumed by the BICYCLIST team. If you’re looking for a refresh in some areas of your bicycling experience, look no further than these forward-thinking and note-worthy items that we’ve got our eyes and hands on.
Gooseberry Mesa in Southern Utah: Enjoying Nature in a Yurt and on a Mountain Bike
Gooseberry Mesa sits at 5,200′ elevation to the north of Zion National Park, a jewel of Southern Utah. The panoramic views of the desert mesas are internationally famous, though the crowds are relegated to the National Park and left behind from the perch of the bicycle. Solitude is a few pedal strokes away.
Toxic Plants and Sneaky Shrubs You May Come Across While Riding in California
California has the most diverse ecosystems in the United States, which includes plants that can be toxic to humans. Interaction with these toxic plants is avoidable so long as you’re aware of what to look for.
HawkEye Road Hazards Helps Bicyclists Report Hazards to City Officials
HawkEye Road Hazards is a mobile-optimized site with an interactive map of dangers to bicyclists, (pot holes, debris, construction and more). On the site, a bicyclist can create a free account to report the location of road hazards with GPS coordinates.
Café du Cycliste Release Sunglasses in Collaboration with Article One
The first ever Article One x Café du Cycliste sunglasses are curated in America, co-styled in France and handcrafted in Italy with a purposeful blend of function and style. The contemporary design ensures one-pair-fits-all as the glasses are refined in all scenes outside of cycling life.
BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 159: Late Summer 2019
Vintage Modern: BAT Build 001 | Asphalt, Please: Tour de Palm Springs | ISOD: Gooseberry Mesa | ATC: Avoiding the Dreaded Car Door | Gear Patrol: New for Summer | 2019 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond, Plus So Much More!
Thousand Releases Eye Catching, Color Popping Helmets in Collaboration with Poketo
The Thousand x Poketo helmets feature Poketo’s uniquely recognizable patterns on Thousand’s vintage-inspired and thoughtfully designed helmets. The Los Angeles-based brands team up for a limited edition collection, available nationwide online and at all Poketo locations on July 9.
Introducing the New Jones Plus LWB (Long Wheel Base) Complete Boxed Bicycle
Just like with the complete Jones Plus SWB released last year, there is now also a complete Jones Plus LWB bicycle available, without the longer wait and higher costs of a custom build.
Experiencing Classic Cross Country Riding and Flow Trails in Prescott, Arizona
The classic cross country riding in Prescott includes 100+ miles of fast and fun trails that extend around the town, making it a destination riding place. It is classic cross-country riding, with loads of flow trails.
Lost Earning Capacity II: Military Plaintiffs
Part I of this article discussed how lost earning capacity works as a general matter. This second part explores the unique challenges of making a lost-earning capacity argument with an injured plaintiff who is in active military service.
The Hierarchy of Aerodynamic Improvements for Road Riding
Careful thought of how to make changes to your setup or riding style can provide dramatic improvements to your endurance and average speed. If you want to go faster, more aero rider positioning and component selection far outpace weight reduction efforts.
Danny MacAskill x adidas Outdoor – Creative Video Celebrates New Partnership
The BAT Radar
Danny MacAskill newest video showcases both his trails and enduro mountain biking skills – each of which merge to create a highly entertaining and creative edit. This is Danny’s next video on his own YouTube channel and celebrates him joining the wider adidas family after having been partnered with Five Ten for almost a decade.
Spiders, Snakes, Lizards, and Newts! A Reader Inspired Reflection on Trail Friends
Coming across wildlife while riding can be a rewarding reminder of the benefits of traveling at ‘bicycle speed’; fast enough to cover significant ecological diversity, slow enough to bear witness and observe the animal kingdom all around us. Keep nature wild, look don’t touch (you knew that right?)
New York Goes West! A Preview of the Upcoming GFNY Santa Fe
The challenge and accouterments that riders have come to appreciate from the storied ride organizer adds a venue, with an adventure through the New Mexico outback.
Breakaway Training: A Model of Sustainable Professional Athletics
Breakaway Training Endurance Team is an outward extension and representation of Breakaway Training (BT), a coaching and personal training service based in San Diego county. The formation of the endurance team centers on Breakaway Training owner Felipe Loureiro.
Happy Trails! BICYCLIST Magazine – Issue 158 : Early Summer 2019
Happy Trails: Your Best Summer Ever | Asphalt, Please: GFNY Goes West | ISOD: Prescott, AZ | ATC: Weight vs. Aero |Team Profile: Breakaway Training, 2019 Event and Race Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond and So Much More!
Victor Prestinary