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Latest in Training & Health
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Helpful News About UPFs and Proteins
By Kevin Kolodziejski On a fall group ride in Pennsylvania some time ago, I heard a story about a less-than-attentive cyclist who rode over a black walnut dropped from a tree onto the side of the road. He crashed and snapped his carbon fork in the process. Talk about one tough nut, not to mention the…
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Quick Tip: Make a Training Plan You Can Follow
A training plan that looks good on paper is easy to make. A training plan that fits your real life is harder. It is tempting to start with an ambitious schedule. Ride five days a week. Do intervals on Tuesday and Thursday. Add a long ride Saturday. Strength work twice a week. Stretch every night….
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Good Pacing Starts With Holding Back
By Ric Stern We all know pacing is important, but it’s more important than you think it is — and I include myself in that. Whether you’re training for an ultra or even a 4 km TT, there’s one universal truth: the fastest way to ride slowly is to start too fast.
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When Can Cyclists Safely Pass a Road Closed Sign?
by Stan Purdum Here’s something to file under “stray questions about cycling”: When confronted by an unexpected road closure sign, which you choose to ignore, and proceed, hoping that a bike will be able to get through where motor vehicles cannot, what percentage of the time do you succeed? Recent unexpected road closures in a…
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Quick Tip: Get Ready Early for a Big Ride
Some pre-ride nerves are normal. A century, charity ride, tour or race matters to you, so you want it to go well. But you do not need to let last-minute details turn those nerves into worry. Start getting ready several days before the event. Check the bike. Inflate the tires. Charge the computer and lights….
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What Ultra Riders Can Teach Us About Fueling Long Rides
By Ric Stern I don’t know how long you’ve been cycling, but for me, this is my 43rd season, having started when I was 14. Realistically, this is totally unimportant, so why am I mentioning this? The answer is nutrition, and it’s our third column in our ultra series. Back in 1984, there were no…
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Latest in Bikes & Gear
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Van Rysel Introduces RCR-G and EDR-G Gravel Bikes
Van Rysel has introduced two new carbon gravel bikes, the RCR-G and EDR-G. The models share 50mm tire clearance but are aimed at different uses: gravel racing for the RCR-G and longer rides and bikepacking for the EDR-G. The RCR-G is the race model. Van Rysel lists an 885-gram unpainted frame and a 417-gram fork…
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Should You Replace “Old” Carbon Forks?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Who knew so many roadies had questions about carbon forks? The fork fun started a couple of Tech Talks ago and a new Q came in this week from a reader named “Steve.”
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Across the Iron Range: Biking the Mesabi Trail
By Sheri Rosenbaum Last year, I planned a three-day bikepacking trip on the Mesabi Trail in Northeastern Minnesota. Torrential rains created major sinkholes along the trail, forcing us to cancel the trip. The trail remained on my radar, and planning began in early 2026—this time, the group wanted to make it a five-day trip, with…
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