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  • New Ratings from Virginia Tech Helmet Lab
    In an effort to help cyclists make informed bike helmet purchases, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab with funding provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has released new ratings ...
  • New Trend in Bicycle Commuting?
    Incoming email brought this image of a British Columbia based Everti bicycle, maybe foretelling a trend we may see as a result of ever increasing gas prices:
  • Night Cycling: Steady + Blinky = Safer
    In a previous post I raised some concerns about cycling at night in the dense urban conditions of a city like Seattle.
  • Pete Schnieider’s Bike Fit
    Although I suspect many cyclists consider getting a bike fit to be a luxury, I think it’s essential for anyone who cycles regularly. While most bike shops do provide a ...
  • Polka Dot Jersey Celebrates 5 Years
    Friday evening July 8, the Polka Dot Jersey bike shop in Leschi celebrated its five-year anniversary. Polka Dot is located just a few doors north of a Starbucks that is ...
  • Rapha’s Seattle Clubhouse
    The much anticipated grand opening of the new Rapha Store in Capitol Hill happened last Friday evening, April 7. The new store is Seattle’s third (that I know of) in ...
  • Rider Profile: Adrian Hegyvary
    CycleU Coach Adrian is recognized as one the strongest riders around: He holds his own in NRC races, and is a former Hungarian National team member. This year, in the ...
  • Riders on the Storm: Des Plaines River Trail, IL
    This isn’t a regional ride, but the cycling enthusiast seizes the opportunity to spin whenever it arises, even when the location happens to be the trailing edge of a frontal ...
  • Road Rash Wound Care
    “Road rash” abrasions are super painful, and difficult to treat. Read our tips on how to care for these wounds using Tegaderm or DrySee.
  • Swiftwick Merino Wool @ Bridle Trails
    We recently tested Swiftwick’s Pursuit Ultralight and Pursuit Hike socks. Merino wool and olefin fibers wick sweat and cushion the feet.
  • The CERO One Cargo eBike
    Although eBikes get a lot of attention because of their ‘performance enhancing’ benefits (read: “mechanical doping”), their real potential is at the utilitarian end of the spectrum. The most innovative ...
  • The Double Grind | Trombley Begins
    In this episode of The Double Grind Michael and Craig chat with Seattle-area gravel veteran Robert Trombley about Dirty Kanza, gravel and endurance rides, and gear. Other discussion topics include: ...
  • The n + 1: Bialetti Moka Express
    Cycling’s Rule #12 is that the correct number of bikes to own is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Although n + 1 is ...
  • The n + 1: Oakley Flak 2.0 XL w/ Day & Night Contrast Lenses
    A review of Oakley Flak 2.0 XL frames mated with Transitions Day & Night Contrast photochromic lenses. Also, a primer about photochromics.
  • The n + 1: Platypus Tokul XC 8.0 & B-Line 8.0
    Cycling’s Rule #12 is that the correct number of bikes to own is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Thus, you always need another ...
  • The n + 1: Roka Eyewear
    Cycling’s Rule #12 is that the correct number of bikes to own is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Thus, you always need another ...
  • The n + 1: Sensity Photochromic Lenses
    To prepare for this year’s 20th anniversary edition of the Race Across Oregon I needed to replace some prescription sunglasses. Since the race was 622+ miles non-stop, we’d be racing ...
  • Tubeless Tire Trauma
    I have been rolling tubeless tires on one of my bikes for about three years now and have been very happy with their performance. The benefits touted by manufacturers include ...
  • UK Bike Thieves Using Strava Data to Steal Bikes
    Kinda surprised this took so long to happen… The Friday, 14 December 2012 edition of the North West Evening Mail reports that thieves are using Strava data to locate the resting ...
  • Win a Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit!
    Seattle area photographer Dennis Crane is holding a fun contest to give away a Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit, with a retail value of $249.99. Rules: Post a creative photo on ...