Chris Reynolds

114 posts

magazine director, podcast co-host/editor

Magazine

Issue 155: Winter 2018

ByChris Reynolds
December 5, 2018

#155 | DWR: Fullerton, ISOD: Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, 2019 Gran Fondo Guide, Why Riding Made Me A Better Driver, Electric Age: The DIY eBike, Gear Patrol: The Road Veteran Gift List, Race and Recreation Calendar for California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Beyond —MORE—

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Magazine

Issue 153/154: Late Fall 2018

ByChris Reynolds
November 1, 2018

Prologue As we wind down towards the end of 2018, we continue our investigation of the bicycling landscape…

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Challenge

The Big Blue: BICYCLIST Challenge #152

ByChris Reynolds
October 2, 2018

The 72 miles around Lake Tahoe makes for a day trip that offers rewarding views, with private sandy beaches offering multiple choices for a ride intermission.

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Opinion

Rivendell’s Grant Peterson Opines on Electric Bikes and the Media

ByChris Reynolds
September 24, 2018

The bay area bicycle company, Rivendell Bicycle Works made a first appearance at this past week’s Interbike industry…

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Challenge

Climbing Yosemite: BICYCLIST Challenge #151

ByChris Reynolds
September 13, 2018

Send us your challenge! The granite of Halfdome in Yosemite, California makes a central appearance on the 63 mile challenge. Concerned about traffic? An early-morning start will have you avoiding cars as you grind your way up the 23-mile long grade.

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Gear Patrol

Gear to Stay Stylish on the Back to Work by Bike Commute

ByChris Reynolds
September 7, 2018

When your work attire demands more than a crumpled pair of jeans and a tee shirt, having solutions that help you feel your best without sacrificing your professionalism are important.

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By the Book

A Guide to Going Faster: The Cyclist’s Training Bible 5th Edition

ByChris Reynolds
September 6, 2018

The Cyclist Training Bible continues the exploration of the systematic approach to training. Since the 4th edition was published, much of the methodology and approach to training has changed.

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People

Mile-A-Minute Murphy and the Inaugural Paced Landspeed Record

ByChris Reynolds
September 5, 2018

Charles Minthorn Murphy was known as “Mile-A-Minute Murphy” and his feat would begin a long tradition of pacing bicycles behind moving vehicles to achieve speed records, though never again behind a train.

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People

Project Speed Profiled: Denise Mueller-Korenek and Coach John Howard

ByChris Reynolds
September 5, 2018

Years in the making, Project Speed is the collective effort of a small group of individuals. They have one singular purpose, getting Denise Mueller-Korenek to 167 miles per hour riding a purpose-build bicycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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Magazine

Issue 152: Early Fall 2018

ByChris Reynolds
August 27, 2018

For issue 152 of BICYCLIST Magazine, we bring stories from all across the map to inspire, entertain and inform. The BICYCLIST Challenge for this issue is a glorious 73-mile ride around Lake Tahoe, affectionately known to locals as ‘The Big Blue’. In Utah, this September 14-16 Denise Mueller-Korenek will be attempting to break the paced land-speed world record. She currently holds the women’s record set in 2016, but she is returning to break the men’s record of Fred Rompelberg that has stood since 1995. See our profile of her team, Project Speed.

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Last Page

If an Alchemist was a Climber: Spreng Reng Continues Refinement of the Omni-Radius Chainring

ByChris Reynolds
August 1, 2018

The Spreng Reng is designed so that one side of the chain-ring within the entire power stroke segment is a smaller radius than the other side, thereby increasing the mechanical advantage of that crank arm.

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Magazine

Issue 151: Late Summer 2018

ByChris Reynolds
July 23, 2018

To help guide those adventures, and inspire a future challenge in your cycling progression, we bring you our 151th issue, ‘The Challenge Issue’. Look no further than page 8 for the BICYCLIST Challenge 151, the most difficult we’ve profiled, yet. The 63 miles through Yosemite National Park lead to the most idyllic of vistas and includes a momentous journey that most people experience air-conditioned and numb to the world around them.

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Gear Patrol

Bike, Light, Action! Hands on with the dependable Ravemen 1200

ByChris Reynolds
July 11, 2018

The Ravemen 1200 is a solid piece of gear that is dependable and intelligently designed. The only surprise is a pleasant one, with a street price of $90 at your LBS.

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studio shot of van cleve bicycle that supports wright brothers

Last Page

Preserving the Wright Brothers’ Legacy with Adventure Bikes

ByChris Reynolds
July 2, 2018

In a time when the commodification of bicycles is the norm, bicycle sales that serve a purpose beyond the enriching of corporate shareholders is refreshing. Bikes can be ordered at the Wright Brothers webstore and are priced at $4,750 for the Van Cleve 1896 and $3,950 for the St. Claire.

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Magazine

Issue 150: Summer 2018

ByChris Reynolds
June 14, 2018

What we wanted to focus on in this issue are the people, places, and the rides we can’t forget. In honing in on the community aspect of our publication, we interviewed Duke Nguyen, a 26-year veteran of Law Enforcement, who is in the running to become Orange County Sheriff.

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People

The Cyclist Running for Sheriff Makes the Case for Reform

ByChris Reynolds
May 29, 2018

When we heard there was a candidate running for sheriff who is an active cyclist, we took note and sat down with the man himself, Duke Nguyen, to hear his take on some of the issues we’ve seen in Southern California, and specifically in Orange County. Nguyen is a 26-year law enforcement veteran of the force and currently investigates officer involved shootings for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.

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Gear Patrol

The Henty Enduro Backpack Hangs Tight

ByChris Reynolds
May 23, 2018

The Henty Enduro Backpack is a smart collaboration of outdoor essentials with integrated hydration bladder, uber storage options and an innovative movie horizontally of the hydration bladder, acting as side and back impact protection.

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Gear Patrol

The Shiny Bits Make You Safer

ByChris Reynolds
May 21, 2018

The next step of PROVIZ apparel evolution has been the development of their Sportive collection, a performance apparel line focused on road visibility. The design is understated, and appealing for those that appreciate black on black. The safety police will appreciate reflective material on front and back, as well as day-glow accents that provide side awareness of the rider.

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Bikes

Hands On ALAN Mito: A Carbon Fiber Fixture on the Cyclocross Scene

ByChris Reynolds
May 15, 2018

The legendary status of ALAN rests on their racing record, and the MITO commemorates this with World Champion color striping wrapping the tubes. A special commemoration rests on the headbadge, marking the 40 years ALAN build bikes under the direction of founder Lodovico, who passed away in 2012, in a bike shop no less.

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Magazine

Issue 149: Early Summer 2018

ByChris Reynolds
May 11, 2018

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Bikes

Addition of the DropBar on Alter Cycles Reflex 300

ByChris Reynolds
May 8, 2018

We previously profiled the Reflex 300 in Issue #145, built as a flat-bar hybrid produced by Alter Cycles. The comfort and smoothness of the ride of the drop bar version matched the flat-bar style and made for a compelling combination.

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Magazine

Issue 148: Late Spring

ByChris Reynolds
April 3, 2018

#148 | Classic Carbon – ALAN MITO Italian Stallion, Tour de Acoma, Henty Enduro Backpack, Amgen Tour of California, Ask the Coach – Tube Tools, and Cycling Event and Festival Calendar for California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona —MORE—

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Gear Patrol

Winter Heat Wave On The Horizon- This Castelli Kit Will Keep You Cool

ByChris Reynolds
December 2, 2017

In another homage to Italian racing history, the “Rosso Corsa” moniker of Castelli is a shout out to the red international motor racing color of cars entered by teams from Italy.

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First Look

Oyama CX E8D and Skyline Folding Bikes: Belt Drive or Electric, Both Under $1300

ByChris Reynolds
November 19, 2017

Oyama Folding Bikes have been building bicycles for more than 50 years and has developed a competency in folding designs for the last 30 years. We bring you their Skyline folding belt drive model and the electric CX E8D for under $1300.

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Magazine

Issue 146: Early Winter 2017

ByChris Reynolds
November 16, 2017

Now is the time to retract the quills and embrace all levels of cyclists, all types of cycling.To this focus of unity, we bring an issue that covers the collective gamut of cycling interests.

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Gear Patrol

Secure Your Gear! New Solutions To An Old Problem

ByChris Reynolds
August 18, 2017

We have some suggestions for upping your bike security game with some recent innovations that make this much less of a compromise than carrying 10 pounds of steel chain.

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Hands On

Alter Cycles Reflex 300: Frame Flex Is Your Friend

ByChris Reynolds
August 16, 2017

Alter Cycles represents the latest thinking from Mark Groendal’s refining and tuning his unique flexible top-tube, flexible down-tube bicycle design over the past 35 years. The technology, revolves around allowing the rider to increase his power stroke; additionally, some of the spring’s rebound provides momentum to the bike.

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A Response To Designed Obsolescence: Sage Titanium Bicycles Barlow Adventure Bike

ByChris Reynolds
August 11, 2017

In this commodified world, a bike that stands with personality and a strong design intention is the Sage Titanium Barlow – a sturdy, reliable titanium bicycle thats essence is American, an intentional direction led by founder David Rosen to escape the overused carbon fiber that hit its peak in the 2010’s.

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Magazine

Issue 144: Late Summer 2017

ByChris Reynolds
August 1, 2017

Our goal is, and always has been, to provide you with the information to make the most of your time in the saddle, to inspire your own experience and help you find that elusive ‘great ride’. With that in mind, this issue is no different.

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First Look

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 3 Cruiser

ByChris Reynolds
July 12, 2017

We’ve continually been impressed with the value that Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers, they bring stylish bikes that make cycling enjoyable, especially for people who may be new to the trials and tribulations of cycling.

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