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Choosing Cassette Gearing

By |May 31st, 2013|Categories: components and wrenching, Wrenching and bike maintenance|Tags: , , |

While we've already dealt with choosing crankset gearing, you may still be in the dark about choosing cassette gearing. Along with your crankset gearing, that cluster of cogs on your back wheel is what will determine if you're toddling happily up the next climb or walking (and cursing) on the way up. So how do you assure that you're not plodding when you should be pedaling? What factors go into choosing a proper cassette to match your ability and terrain?

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Safe Cycling In The Rain (Podcast #16)

By |May 24th, 2013|Categories: Skills and techniques, Tailwind Coaching Podcast, Training discussion|Tags: , |

Riding in wet conditions, from damp roads to a driving rain, can not only be safe and comfortable, but it can even be fun. It's a great way to keep you on your toes, keep your skills sharp and break out of the ordinary riding rut. Roads that are wet change character completely: climbs become more demanding of finesse to prevent wheels from slipping, descents require perfect lines and braking and handling skills are sharpened by the constant barrage to your senses. But in order to safely partake in these fitness and skill challenges, you'll have to have the proper preparation and keep a few things in mind.

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Giro d'Italia Week 2 Recap

By |May 20th, 2013|Categories: Pro cycling discussion|Tags: |

After a harrowing first week that delivered surprises aplenty, the second week of the Tour of Italy was slated to break the race wide open. Those little jabs that were thrown in the first week were slated to become haymakers as the GC contenders stop with the shadow boxing and come out swinging.

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Giro d'Italia Week 1 Review

By |May 13th, 2013|Categories: Pro cycling discussion, racing|Tags: , |

The first (and perhaps most beautiful) grand tour of the year arrived and has wound it's way around Italy for a week now. As always, the Giro has been surprise after surprise, with rain and slippery roads playing almost as big a part as the racers themselves. How has the first week developed and what might we see in the coming two weeks?

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