Cycling shorts can make or break your ride, and I’ve always been a loyal Pearl Izumi fan, for good reason. They’ve got the quality, the comfort, and the performance. But every once in a while, a piece of gear comes along that shakes things up. Enter the Lameda Cycling Shorts....
Tips On Riding Faster
If you’re a triathlete, biking is a key part of your training. It’s also the leg that can make or break your race. To make sure you’re ready to go on race day, it’s important to work on your bike speed. Here are some tips that can help you get...
Strange Comments When I’m Riding
The other day, it was gorgeous out, so I decided to pop my road bike on the bike rack and ride over to Jones Beach. I parked and started getting myself ready for the ride. There was a car next to me. The guy honked his horn, I turned around....
Do You Need a Power Meter?
This was one of the best webinars I had seen in a long time and I wanted to share with you. Colin Cook of Peak Triathlon Coaching and head coach of WeRTriathletes, gives a great overview of why you need a power meter and what it can do for you....
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Beginner Triathlon Training: The Bicycle Dilemma
Learning to do a lot of new things has definitely been a challenge for me. I never would have thought that it would have been this hard to do a triathlon. No one tells you how hard it really is! When I saw the post about an upcoming Captiva Tri,...
Beginner Triathlon Training: My First “Alone” Ride
I wanted to wake up at 5:30 am but my alarm never went off, so I woke up at 6:30 am instead. Since I had to make sure my son got to school, I had to wait another hour or so before I could go for my 45 minute ride....