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Fifty Watts for Free

Impediments to rotating the pelvis correctly in the saddle are a lack of flexibility and diminished muscular endurance in key muscle groups. As coaches and fitters, it is important to understand pelvic rotation in order to help our teams and clients achieve their FULL potential.
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Rip Roarinโ€™ Through Kernville

The Cannell Plunge is probably the most famous of the downhill rides, a 32 mile journey that starts in the pines of the southern Sierra and drops into what feels like a desert landscape in the khaki foothills. The Just Outstanding trail lives up its name; flow, flow, and more flow on a loamy ribbon through the green trees and then on through the manzanita tunnels.
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Bicycles and Wrongful Death Part I: Proving Fault

Thisย three-part articleย addresses the question of what legal remedies exist for the surviving family of a bicyclist who is killed by a negligent driver. Part one of this article discussesย proving fault, and the distinction between wrongful death claims and a survival action. Part two discusses theย classes of plaintiffsย who may bring a wrongful death action. Part three explainsย the types of damagesย that are available to them.
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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 youโ€™re lucky to get a water bottle and wrong size polyester t-shirt. Italian events on the other hand are only about โ‚ฌ35 ($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.
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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.
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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.
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