Ask Frederic Guesdon how important raw power is to a cyclist and he'll tell you all about his 1997 Paris-Roubaix win. The little-known rider for team Les Francaises des Jeux surprised his star breakaway mates with a ferocious sprint he uncorked at the finish on turn three of the Roubaix velodrome, using a mere 100 ...
1. Lights, Front and Rear Imagine having to leave work before dark because the headlights on your car didn't work--a good excuse, but wouldn't that cramp your style at the office? So if you ride your bike to work, it stands to reason you'll need to shed some light on your evening trip. For headlights, we love ...
So you if you remember many weeks ago I crashed my bike…ouch! I shared my road rash with you but what hurt the most! hours later after the indorfans and Adrenalin whore off was the pain in my wrist. I though I broke it? I finally went in that evening and the x-rays showed no break, thank you God! after one pain killer ...
Any experienced cyclist will gladly warn you against leaving your bicycle out in the open especially on a busy street. You are bound to lose it. The best option is to store it in your garage or your house in case you don’t have a garage. But the thing with garages, almost every piece of crap is stored in the garage, ...
Although creatine is seen as the ultimate bodybuilding supplement, it also has its benefits to track and road cyclists. Creatine rise to prominence was in 1992 during the Barcelona Olympics when several top track athletes used the supplement and some went ahead to win the gold medals. Creatine became a hit and ...
Less than ten years ago, protein was considered to be an energy source while carbohydrates were considered to be the kings. Protein was seen as the easiest way to bulk up but as time would have it, protein is now recommended as a way to lose weight. Nutritionists argue that increasing protein intake and lowering the ...
Riding on local trails often gets boring and you find yourself searching for new trails. Plenty of cyclists are contented with what their local trails have to offer but there is always an adventurous group willing to traverse the state in search of better trails. You could pack a bag with supplies and hit the road ...
Having cycled for most of my life, I can tell you that cycling for over 190 miles a week is not for the fainthearted. It requires endurance training that pushes your body and mind to the limits. You are also required to be on a strict diet and endurance supplements. For years, we’ve been led to believe that for you ...
There’s no sense of freedom like an off-road bike ride. You can feel the breeze caressing your face and the breath of fresh air is everything. The thrill is exhilarating but there’s only one danger; one wrong move and you might end up on a hospital bed with multiple head injuries. That is why you need the best ...
The key to choosing the best bike rack for your Subaru Forester is accurately defining your needs and the vehicle you have. Different bike racks are designed to fit on different parts of your car. Some may fit on the roof and others on the trunk. Besides that, you also need to consider the following factors; The ...
