Very few of us are going to be spending winter in the South Pacific or even South Florida where the only frozen water is ice in the drinks, yet if your 2012 race venues include a beach and waves now is the time to work on the skills that will get you through the water [...]
Bikes come in many types, shapes, and sizes, but one common thread (pun intended) that unites them all is tires. This month, I wanted to share my thoughts on tire choice, the culture of bike tires, and some tire-related tips and anecdotes. At some point, most cyclists find themselves on the side of the road [...]
Well here I am the day after the 2011 NYC marathon and I decided that it’s time to take a break from feeding my face to put some of my thoughts down about the weekend. As many of you know, I once again raced with Ethan Zohn and his charity Grassroot Soccer, raising money for [...]
Leaves changing, back to school, end of cycling season break – these are some of the things most people think about when autumn comes around. But not me. Even after a long season of traveling and racing my bike on the road, my mind inevitably turns to CYCLOCROSS for the fall. One thing to realize [...]
Liberty Sports Magazine is dedicated to reporting on the disciplines of swimming, biking, running, and multisport racing and training. And as the multisport editor I have an obligation to hold true to that mission and I take pride in doing so. But I also realize that in the midst of all of the swimming, biking, [...]
I strolled into a Walgreen’s pharmacy with my giant teammate Tom Zirbel late one Saturday night before the recent USPRO Championships in Greenville, SC looking for knee-high pantyhose. When the attendant showed us a 40-pack and I told her that that amount would not be sufficient for our needs, I realized with profound clarity that [...]
By Pat Engleman This weekend there is a criterium race in the Philadelphia suburbs. This race, on a one mile loop through the Great Valley industrial park, will be presented by Philadelphia Ciclismo, Liberty Property Trust, and Cadence Cycling Center. Registration is available through Bikereg. The promotors of this race have been through their fair share [...]
This past weekend was the 7th Annual Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon; a race that is near and dear to me on multiple levels. I wear a few different hats during this event weekend. For one, it is one of our Team in Training events so myself, along with my two coaching partners Todd Wiley and Ken [...]
This past weekend was the 7th Annual Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon; a race that is near and dear to me on multiple levels. I wear a few different hats during this event weekend. For one, it is one of our Team in Training events so myself, along with my two coaching partners Todd Wiley and Ken [...]
By Tyler Wren One of the great things about cycling is the accessibility of the cyclists we consider stars. Whether you simply like to ride a bike or you’re a professional cyclist, there’s still excitement when you get to meet the sport’s biggest names. As a professional cyclist, I’m still a huge fan of our [...]
