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The Alto CC40: Ahead Of The Competition

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Typically, a wheel that tries to do too much ends up not doing much of anything. The exception is the Alto CC40. What do I want in a wheel? Easy. It needs to be light, stiff, fast, and great in a crosswind. ...

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Oakley Jawbreakers: Worth The Splurge?

Matt McCain

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The distinctive and popular Oakley Jawbreakers are seemingly everywhere, but are they worth the hefty price tag? Over the past decade, I’ve only worn two different styles of glasses, both Oakley, both now disc...

GOP Candidates Unite Against Carbon Fiber Bicycles

Matt McCain

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After instigating a recent road rage incident, GOP Candidate Marco Rubio is proposing new legislation prohibiting carbon fiber bicycles. Other candidates follow suit. According to Rubio, it all began...

The Lazer Z1 Helmet Review: Solid And Ponytail Friendly

Matt McCain

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With great coverage and a solid fit and feel, the new Lazer Z1 helmet is one you’ll love wearing. Although, be warned: your wife might love it even more. In March, I crashed head-first at 25 miles pe...

Improve Your Posture for a Better Spin Workout

Emily Alford

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Cycling is a great way to stay in shape on your commute, but anyone who’s ever been to a spin class can attest to the fact that spinning has very little to do with a pleasurable early morning bike ride. Spinnin...

How To Survive A Road Bike Crash

Matt McCain

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Get in your car, accelerate to 30 miles per hour, strip down to your underwear, open the door, and jump out, That’s how crashing a road bike has been described to me, and I can tell you from experience that thi...

Get The Best of Both Worlds: Innovations In Cycling Class Tech

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Positive Social Fitness Pressure is a new phenomenon that combines both the mind and body benefits of cycling and a collaborative workout environment. Each individual in the group benefits from the presence and...

Hitting The (Water) Bottle

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FOUR ROAD-TESTED WATER BOTTLES You’re not still using single-serving water bottles, are you? Besides being full of BPAs (a chemical that, among other things, leeches harmful estrogen-like chemicals into your b...

Will Cycling In Southwest Florida Ever Be Safe?

AC Shilton

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Tempers are at an all-time high, here’s what you need to know when cycling It all started innocently enough. Local photographer and cyclist Erik Kellar was cycling with his usual Tuesday morning group. He’d pu...

Triathlon’s Fourth Discipline: Recovery

Craig Moscetti

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Surprisingly, doing less can actually mean you’re accomplishing more. Many endurance athletes, especially those just starting out, have a "no-pain, no-gain" attitude when it comes to training. I subscribed to ...

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