[dc]S[/dc]ince I posted about various climbing positions a couple of weeks ago, there has been some interesting questions and some interesting discussion on the idea of changing your climbing position.
Specifically, some questions were posed as to why we slide backwards on the saddle. Or why do we switch positions (or should we switch positions) regularly on a climb?
Well, let's get a little deeper into that, shall we?
Fourth of July brings fireworks, barbecue, beer and of course heat. The sun is high in the sky, temperatures are soaring and humidity is stifling, especially when you're out riding. Staying cool in the hot sun will not only make your ride more enjoyable, but it will make it safer as well. Following a few simple rules can keep you rolling in the hottest conditions.
Since I last posted about Honey Stinger's energy waffles I've been throwing around the idea of making the good old stroopwafels in my own kitchen. Let's face it, Honey Stingers are great, but when a case of them costs about 25 bucks, it can be a pretty expensive ride food to stock in your pantry. So a little googling, a little researching and a little trial and error later, I've managed to create something that not the same as Stinger waffles, but is pretty damn tasty in its own right. And just because I'm a nice guy, I'll even share the recipe I settled on so you can recreate them in your own kitchen.
Climbing hills on a bike is perhaps the toughest challenge a rider will undertake. It's no secret that the big mountains are the deciding factors in the biggest bike races in the world, and the skinny climbers that can conquer those mountains are often on the top step of the podium. For us mere mortals, the struggle to find our way up into the clouds can be made easier by utilizing different climbing positions for different situations. We'll explore a few of the most common and explain their uses.
The old saying goes “cleanliness is next to godliness.” That's true whether you're talking about your hair or your drivetrain. But when most people think of cleaning their drivetrain, they probably conjure up images of greasy hands and clothes, pricey chain cleaners, removing the chain and components to get in the crevices, and time spent relubing afterwards. Not so! A quick cleaning can be done in 15 minutes, and keep your drivetrain sparkling and extend its life in the process.