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Bicycling the Great Divide in New Mexico

August 21st, 2010 · 7 Comments · Training

New Mexico section of my bicycle ride from Banff Canada to San Diego from August 2008 to October 2008

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How to Pick Bicycle Parts & Accessories : Bicycle Saddle Tips

June 12th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Tips

Bicycle saddles vary depending on the type of riding and the individual rider, but generally smaller, firmer seats are better-suited for longer bike rides. Find the right bike saddle that can be comfortable for long distances withprofessional advice from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike accessories and parts. Expert: Parker Ramspott Bio: Parker Ramspott has owned and operated a bicycle store in Amherst, Mass. for over 20 years.

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Custom Bike Fitting Process – How and Why

February 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Tips

By Kevin Saunders

Many people ask me about my fitting protocols for custom made bikes. I wrote this article explaining what I do so one can have a better idea of the depth I go to in order to find an exact position for a rider.

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My Build – Getting Started

February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · My Build

So, I want to get a road bike. Something that I can call my own. Something I can be proud of. Something that is FAST!

After going to store after store, looking at road bikes and seeing what is available, I have discovered one sad fact.That is that bikes in general have gone way up in price. To get a road bike, you’re looking at a minimum of 700 — $800. This is the lowest of the line.

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Endurance Cycling – Road Bike Fit For Long Haul Performance

February 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Tips, Training

By Winston Endall

Long distance cycling is growing in popularity.Whether it’s a charity century ride or one of the long distance races that are available, people are looking to increase performance in longer events. Many factors will affect you long distance performance but bike fit and set-up is one of the easiest to make improvements quickly.

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How to Put Together a Weekly Workout Plan

February 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Tips, Training

By Winston Endall

I’ve told you about a bunch of types of workouts, but if you tried to do them all in one week you would put yourself in the hospital. One the most common questions I get is how do you put together a weekly plan. I usually set things up in 4 week blocks but for illustration purposes we’ll just put a single week plan together.

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Shimano Alfine 11-speed

February 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Design, Trends

I was busy travelling when this was first announced, so I debated whether to even mention it at this point, but the new 11-speed Shimano Alfine hub is something I am pretty excited to see. Up until now, Rohloff had the market cornered for internally geared hubs with a wide range of gearing. According to the Lazy Randonneur, this new 11-speed Alfine has a gear range of 409%, compared to 307% for the current 8-speed version. The Rohloff still has a greater range, 526%, but when you consider the cost difference, the 11-speed Alfine should give it some serious competition.

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