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Warm Feet 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
When feet are cold, it's very difficult to perform to the best of your ability. For cold-weather riding, consider a heavier off-road pair of shoes (even if you have to change your road bike pedals to ...
Cycling Shoe Maintenance 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If the shoe fits, make it last! Cycling shoes, when well maintained, will last a surprisingly long time – often much longer that regular sneakers or other types of sports shoes. To get the most out of...
Cycling Jacket 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A very lightweight piece of cycling gear that folds and can slip into any jersey pocket is a lightweight shell jacket. If the weather turns chilly or it begins to rain, you'll be ever so grateful to h...
Looking Good When You Get Off The Bike 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The trouble with riding in sunny weather with your short sleeve cycling jersey is that farmer's tan you'll inevitably end up walking around with well into the fall months. Try buying a sleeveless jers...
Dressing in Layers 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Wearing layers is the best way to prepare yourself for almost any kind of weather. Layers have many uses. Here are some tips for proper utilization of layers: Keep something that wicks away moisture ...
Cycling Shorts 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Who needs underwear? If you've been wearing underwear under your bike shorts, you could be defeating the whole purpose of bike shorts in the first place. Bike shorts come with pads inside to take the ...
The Benefits of Cycling Clothes 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Do you know what your clothes do? Clothes made specifically for cycling serve some very specific and beneficial purposes to both the novice and experienced cyclist. Here's a guide to your cycling clot...
The Best Helmet 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
What's the best helmet to wear? It's a helmet you want to wear. Almost every helmet available today has a sticker saying that it meets all safety standards and requirements so all that remains is pers...
Replacing A Helmet 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A helmet won't last forever! Most information stresses how to buy and fit a helmet, but few discuss when to replace a helmet. Your helmet should be replaced if: • You've taken a fall • It's aging • T...
Helmet Laws 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
There is no federal law in the United States that makes it mandatory to wear a bicycle helmet, but 20 states and more than 125 localities have helmet laws—and with good reason. Head injuries account f...
