All things involving a bicycle in NorCal. From commuting to racing to the life of an Indoor Specialist.
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Many flats are unavoidable but here’s how you can improve your odds of staying on the road.
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Going through my feed this week and one thing is certain, the Holy Week is here and the cycling community is buzzing. If you watch one event this year Tour of Flanders or Paris Roubaix should be one of them. Bike racing can be boring to watch but the Spring Classics will keep you coming back for more. https://www.velonews.com/2019/04/analysis/fland…
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The process of training for an event can be (and should be) extremely fulfilling. The ability to see our fitness improve over time, even as we get older, can be extremely motivating in an of itself. As our goals change our training should evolve to be more specific to the events we want to improve in or where we want to be more competitive. In this…
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Tom Schmidt has been an inspiration to me and many other bike commuters living between San Anselmo and San Francisco. Over the years the Raiders have grown from a handful to more than 60 strong in March of 2019. The larger the group continues to grow the more each member's influence extends into the community. Riding 15 to 20 miles each way to an a…
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FTP isn’t everything. Amateur cycling has become more competitive than ever due to efficient training, expert coaching and power meters but there is still an element of the sport that can help you level the playing field, playing the tactical game. The post was inspired by listening to Adam Zimmerman interview Tom Danielson. Here is the link to tha…
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An initial objection to racing in Zwift events is that “everyone cheats by lowering their weight.” Tune in for my perspective on the types of cheating, the types of cheaters and what the community is doing about it. The last 6 minutes is a little overview of www.zwiftpower.com which is an amazing tool launched by community members...not Zwift HQ.…
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What is a Grasshopper? Do we really need to differentiate between road, mountain, gravel...training, socializing, and/or racing? The Grasshopper Adventure Series continues to stoke my passion for cycling by always changing focus and encouraging a personal journey no matter where you are in life. Keep exploring what motivates you and gets you on the…
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Back in 2006 as a self proclaimed avid cyclist I commuted to San Francisco by car when a few easy steps could have led me to a much better lifestyle. Hear my confessions and how I got my head straight.
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Many think that Zwifters are spoiling cycling with their fake miles and video game obsessiveness. I offer some insight as to what got me into the platform and why it works for me. This is not a sales pitch to the haters! 😊
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It is coming soon
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