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Podcast

TBE Episode 146: The Future of Owning a Car, Helmet Testing Debacle, and Rider Stats That We Cannot Beat

ByChris ReynoldsandKelley O'TooleandVictor Prestinary
March 29, 2019

We discuss how bike shops should be evaluated, predictions that owning a car won’t be so necessary in the future, how bikeways promote physical activity, MIPS vs. WaveCel helmet claims, Professional Cyclists discuss their experiences with depression and how they manage, and Strava stats from the professionals at Milan-San Remo that you have to see to believe.

3 minute read

Meta

A Comprehensive List of the Top BICYCLIST Posts of 2018

ByKelley O'Toole
January 4, 2019

In ringing in the New Year, we’ve compiled a list of the most popular posts of 2018 on BICYCLIST. Following is a list of posts, starting in January, that were read and listened to by the majority of BICYCLIST readers and members.

6 minute read

Podcast

133: Big (and Small) Changes to the Racing Rulebook, Bankruptcy Strikes the Industry Landscape, Excerpts from the New Sagan Book, Notes From the Commute

ByBICYCLIST Staff
November 19, 2018

UCI makes changes to the World Tour requirements, including in apparel, ASE, parent company to Performance Bikes, files Chapter 11, and we read an excerpt on sprinting from Peter Sagan’s new book “My World”.

4 minute read

In Search of Dirt

Camping and Riding with Friendly Faces at SDMBA Event

ByJames Murren
November 8, 2018

With much needed rain in the forecast, including the possibility of thunderstorms, the spirit in the air for the weekend-long SDMBA Mount Laguna Trail Fest presented by Zoic Clothing was nothing but positivity and cheer.

4 minute read

Ask the Coach

Dynamic vs. Static Bike Fit

ByRick Schultz
November 8, 2018

Though many have trusted a static fit for their fit needs, a dynamic fit that includes real-world power conditions provides a more accurate portrait of how your body interacts with your bike while riding. The benefit? Comfort and efficiency.

3 minute read

Asphalt, Please

Chasing Rainbows at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

ByJohn Woodson
November 6, 2018

After 21 individual qualifying events on four continents, the best amateur riders from 60 countries are in Varese, Italy to compete in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Today, 2,500 amateur racers and me, a journalist pretending to be a racer, are ready to start with rainbow-striped world champion jerseys on the line.

4 minute read

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…

3 minute read

Podcast

131: Bike the Vote! Tricking Drivers Into Safety, Beer Talk, Outdoor Photography Gear and Starting Points

ByBICYCLIST Staff
October 30, 2018

We talk an experiment that made drivers more compliant, whether electrolyte beer is beneficial, a local Proposition that would hurt bicyclists, and our tips for outdoor photography and the gear you should have.

3 minute read

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.

2 minute read

Ask the Coach

The Fitter FAQ’s: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions – Answered!

ByRick Schultz
September 24, 2018

The Bike Coach, Rick Schultz, answers our most frequently asked questions! Swollen feet, pains, cramps, hoods vs. drops, pain vs. suffering … ready set – GO

7 minute read

Legal Cycling

The Economics of Justice in a Small Bicycle Injury Case

ByRichard Duquette
September 17, 2018

As the insurance industry pumped millions of dollars into tort reform by way of advertising and politics, life changed for consumers, including bicycle crash victims. Currently it’s common place to see a settlement offer of only $1,000.00 on a $3,000.00 case, with an offer to pay only your medical bills. Attorney fees and victim pain and suffering have taken a big hit.

5 minute read

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.

2 minute read

Desperado Duel-ing in Southern Utah

ByJohn Woodson
September 11, 2018

The 109-mile Southern Utah ride keeps the climbing to a minimum, but maintains a fast pace in a setting with psychedelic backdrops, car-free roads, and good company.

4 minute read

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.

5 minute read

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.

3 minute read

Last Page

A Delicious Recovery with Floyd’s of Leadville

ByKelley O'Toole
September 4, 2018

This innovative new protein powder brought to you by former pro cyclist Floyd Landis is one of my new favorites to consume after a workout. The nutritious ingredients, the unique taste, versatility of the product, and the connection to cycling really make this product a stand-out.

4 minute read

Electric Age

Electrifying the Category of Folding Bikes Introduces New Frustrations

ByThom Parks
August 30, 2018

The folding bike has long held a place of utility for many cyclists. The design makes travel seamless…

6 minute read

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.

3 minute read

Ask the Coach

Best HIIT Workout While Training (or Anticipating) for SoCal Crits

ByRick Schultz
August 20, 2018

The HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout described in this article was my favorite kind of training, and resulted in the most gains for strength (power) and stamina. This total workout, including warmup and cool down is only 51 minutes.

2 minute read

Chasing the SoCal Vibe with the Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride

ByJohn Woodson
August 16, 2018

Swami’s Wednesday Morning Ride attracts the best in the sport at foregoing worldly responsibilities so they can mix it up for a trivial sprint victory that is oh-so-prized.

5 minute read

Legal Cycling

Risk Management for Club or Group Rides

ByRichard Duquette
August 6, 2018

Regardless of our status in the bicycling community, each of us should be mindful of risk management. The intent of this article is to protect the very viability of our organizing groups.

5 minute read

Hands On

Catrike Pocket Recumbent is a High Performance Ride

ByRob Templin
August 3, 2018

The Catrike Pocket is fun and easy to ride. It can maneuver easily through tight spaces with its narrower track and even if you don’t ‘need’ a light ride we think you won’t mind this extra bonus when climbing your local hills.

8 minute read

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.

4 minute read

Ask the Coach

Adjustments With Cleat Wedges Without First Addressing Pedal Stance Width Can Lead to Long Term Problems

ByRick Schultz
August 1, 2018

After addressing pedal stance, the cyclist ends up with correct cleat placement, knees that track straighter and no accumulated knee pain after steep climbs or long days in the saddle. Wedges are too often used to align displaced knees at the detriment of long-term pain-free cycling.

6 minute read

Gear Patrol

The Arkel Rollpacker Rolls Light and Carries Heavy

ByRob Templin
July 31, 2018

Arkel’s newly released Rollpacker 15 and 25 seat bags utilize an innovative, patent-pending aluminum quick release hanger that eliminates the sway (what Arkel terms ‘tail wag’) common to other bag designs.

6 minute read

Ask the Coach

Interested in Crit Racing? Start Here, Finish First

ByRick Schultz
July 26, 2018

For those not familiar with BRP, the program is sanctioned by USA Cycling to provide survival skills to new racers through training disseminated by coaches registered as Category 3 or higher.

2 minute read

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.

3 minute read

Ask the Coach

Tools and Techniques for Addressing Foot Pain or Discomfort While Cycling

ByRick Schultz
July 18, 2018

If your feet are either valgus or varus, they do not sit flush to your shoes, which can induce muscle fatigue. This can lead to foot pain in the metatarsals, or sesamoids, the delicate tendons that make up the ball and inner area of the foot.

6 minute read

Fixed Gear Racing Photos and Results from the Second Race in the SoCal Fixed Series

ByBICYCLIST Staff
July 16, 2018

We returned to the SoCal Fixed Series on June 24th at Mt. San Antonio College for race #2 of the fixed gear competition. This time around racers were riding in the opposite direction from race 1 on the .65 mile criterium course, which created more of a challenge for riders fighting against a strong, summer headwind.

3 minute read

Brief

Work Commute 90 Miles? The Stromer ST3 Electric Commuter Handles The Ride Safely and Securely

ByThe Gear Release Bot
July 13, 2018

The secret behind ST3’s power is its newly engineered SYNO Drive II rear hub drive, which packs a punch of 600 W and transfers 44 Nm of torque directly to the road surface. The motor is not only highly efficient, it also captures the energy released during braking in its powerful BQ814 battery with a range up to 93 miles.

3 minute read