Not a Bike Fit, a Comprehensive Bike-Fitting Solution

Not a Bike Fit, a Comprehensive Bike-Fitting Solution

It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a pro tour rider, being setup correctly on your bike is a must. That sounds pretty straightforward and simple. And in most places, bike fitting is a cookie-cutter process of applying tools to figure out body-to-bike geometries. But that’s not what we do here—because cookie-cutter solutions only work on cookies.

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Thinking of purchasing a new bike?

Thinking of purchasing a new bike?

These days purchasing a new bike that fits your needs and budget can be quite a challenge. So many brands and models exist, different geometries, various components groups, etc,. Add to that all the ever changing technology, wheel choices, and most importantly, making sure the bike fits you properly, and you’ve got a buying experience that can be very complicated.

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The benefits of consistent performance assessment

The benefits of consistent performance assessment

Working with thousands of athletes of all levels of experience has revealed one trait they have in common: those that show the most improvement are the ones that regularly use performance testing to track their progress. Most cyclists are familiar with using a power meter to track their output when riding, however, both testing and tracking are necessary elements to help athletes improve, reach goals and enjoy their sport more.

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Five key attributes of successful athletes

Five key attributes of successful athletes

Over the many years of coaching both cyclists and triathletes of all levels, I’ve often tried to identify what makes certain athletes successful and others not. Of course, the definition of success ultimately has to be defined by the athletes themselves. What may be defined as a success by one athlete may be a complete failure by another.

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A unique and fun way to improve your cycling

A unique and fun way to improve your cycling

When trying to improve in cycling, it’s usually not one major thing that makes an athlete better but a lot of little things. The athletes that pay attention to detail and look for new training techniques to experiment with are the ones that are successful. Riding a fixed gear (not to be confused with a single speed) or track bike for the road as a regular part of your winter training program can have enormous benefits. Let’s talk about some of the advantages, what to expect on your first ride, and then I’ll give you some tips as to how to put one together.

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