It's a fact that discomfort will impact performance. For women: the choice of saddle is a Big Deal...
Saddle Sagas
Rules of Country Riding
The following tips (or rather: must haves) will prevent you from becoming severely inconvenienced ...
Size Does Matter | Watts & Speed
Sorry guys - size does matter. At least, when it comes to wattage output vs. speed.
Bike Bonding: Clean Yo’ Steed!
There are those who prefer not to do anything but ride their two-wheeled freedom machine for various reasons… these folks are missing out on an important part of bike bonding.
Pink Pedal Power! …Or Not?
In general, I like pink. As a color: I wear pink to work, casually, and so forth. I have my fair share of pink hues in my closet and I’m not afraid to use them! However: when it comes to cycling kits I absolutely loathe pink. Here's why...
SMILE!
You can find them at almost every competitive event. They are always looking for you and trying to catch your eye. They hover patiently waiting for just the right moment to pounce. When you are least expecting it: "Bam!" there they are! They are a bit crazy, but the kind we like: they are your friendly cycling event cameramen and women.
Surviving Stage Races
I have successfully avoided 'Stage Races' and 'Omniums' for my entire racing career - until recently. Regardless of my historical reservations and fears concerning performance: I learned a lot about surviving Stage Races and actually did surprisingly well! ...With that being said: I'll share what I figured out.
H-Town Cycling Chics Rock!
This article is for you ladies that believe in pedal power and pushing the limits! After all: Houston may just have the very best group of local competitive cycling chics, ever. Other areas in this great state of Texas don't necessarily enjoy the same comradery in ladies competitive cycling.
Strength in Struggling
One day I woke up and realized that I had become what is known in the cycling world as a ‘Sprinter’. “Surprise!” Did the magic cycle fairy visit me the night before and sprinkle ‘sprint dust’ on my quads? No, sorry to dampen any dreams there. This did not occur by focused design or conscious training on my part either. By the time it dawned upon me that I had unintentionally achieved something quite good – I then had to figure out how it happened.
Learning the Flow | New Places & New Faces
I have come to realize over the years that there is value in scoping out a regularly occurring competitive event (like a seasonal Criterium Race or a Cyclocross Race) before you Go for the Gold. If you do happen to win a regularly scheduled repetitive race the first time you ride it: awesome. But that is not a normal expectation because there are some dynamics at work that, even after all this time, I have only recently come to consciously realize about learning the flow.
VELOFEM 