By Nathan Baker It’s hard to get excited about socks. I mean, they’re socks. On my list of things that excite me, socks fall somewhere between iceberg lettuce and the possibility of a sequel to Yentl. My love affair with Smartwool started ten years ago. I was picking up my race packet at the Steamtown [...]
By Adam Bowers Headwraps are a perfect addition to any outdoor athlete’s wardrobe. Depending on how you wear them, they can keep the sweat out of your eyes, keep you warm in the colder months, and cool you down in the warmer months. As a cyclist, however, one problem I’ve run into is having too [...]
Competition dates for the USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships have been moved forward one week to July 26-31. The event will take place at the Valley Preferred Velodrome in Trexlertown, Pa. “Due to some local scheduling issues, the management of Valley Preferred Velodrome asked to move the event forward a week,” said USA Cycling [...]
By Bruckner Chase When I finished the Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Chip, I had one thought, “Should have tried that warmed and topped with ice cream.” My first energy bar was a glue-like malt-nut in 1986, and without question Bonk Breakers are now the best energy bars I have ever eaten. Since flavor and [...]
By Nathan Baker I owe the Timex Global Trainer an apology. When I got it out of the box, I had a little chuckle. I made some joke about the GPS watch being the size of a can of tuna (it is not, in fact, the size of a can of tuna), and shoved it [...]
The Trans-Sylvania Epic Stage Race presented by NoTubes, called “Summer camp for mountain bikers!! Too much fun!!” by first year participants is roaring into its second edition this May. World class athletes and mountain bike loving enthusiasts alike are signing up to rub shoulders at Camp TSE for a week of racing that is as [...]
This week I would like to talk about an event called the Ride of Dreams. The Ride of Dreams is an event held by a nonprofit organization called Neighborhood Bike Works. Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is an organization that teaches kids about bike safety and basic bike mechanics. They are also a part of the Cadence [...]
By Pat Engleman Often times I find that bags designed for short commutes or city use often do not have the capacity that I need. I have a 26-mile round trip commute, I need to carry a computer and often need to change head to toe twice a day. I have become a smart commuter [...]
By Matt Reece March may have more cold days coming up, but thanks to our friends at SockGuy, you’ll be ready to ride anyway. SockGuy has a whole line of socks, all different lengths and materials, but with one thing in common – fun. Their socks and arm warmers bring a bit of color and [...]
This is where future Olympic stars are made. Now in its 36th season, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is partnering up with Red Robin and Olympic gold medalist Marty Nothstein along with his team of coaches to train the next generation of track superstars. The Bicycle Racing League (BLR) is designed to teach boys and [...]
