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KMC X10SL DLC Chain Review

By |December 14th, 2012|Categories: Component and event reviews, components and wrenching, Wrenching and bike maintenance|Tags: , , , |

I typically run a Dura Ace 7900 chain on an Ultegra or Dura Ace cassette, which I have found to be among the best shifting combinations available on the market today. But after hearing so many good things about KMC chains (including their phenomenal wear resistance) I pondered the idea of going with a KMC this time. What I ended up with at the end of the day was the KMC equivalent of Dura Ace: the KMC X10SL DLC. After putting about 2500 miles on it, here are my impressions:

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Coaching: Don't Fear the Group Ride (Podcast #4)

By |December 2nd, 2012|Categories: Coaching discussion, group riding skills and tips, Tailwind Coaching Podcast|Tags: , , |

Some recent commentary on being afraid of "not having the fitness" to participate in group rides (along with some comments that I was a little critical of group rides in my last podcast) has inspired this week's podcast. This week I'll be discussing the skills necessary to succeed in group rides, even if the group happens to be stronger than you.

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Combining Group Rides With Your Training Plan (Podcast #3)

By |November 25th, 2012|Categories: Coaching discussion, group riding skills and tips, Tailwind Coaching Podcast, Training discussion|Tags: , , |

One of the biggest questions that I've faced in the past few weeks has been in relation to structured training plans. I've heard the following enough times to realize that it's a huge concern for many cyclists: What about group rides? Where do those fit into my training plans?

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