Training & Nutrition

Strava Just got Real – Real Time Performance Updates, That Is

If you’re a regular Strava user, and your feed is peppered with multiple short rides all in the same day, Strava has an update for…

Written by Zach Overholt July 08, 2013

Schwalbe’s New Race Tire is the ONE

When a tire is important enough to warrant its own factory that is dedicated to producing only that one tire, you could assume that tire…

Written by Zach Overholt July 08, 2013

Peaks Coaching: What is Training Stress Balance?

By Hunter Allen, PCG Founder/CEO and Master Coach When I was a pro cyclist, we all talked about having “good form”—that elusive time when the…

Written by Hunter Allen July 05, 2013

Rotor Power Crankset Tech Update, Peek at Future Products

Rotor’s Power power measurement crankset was shown at Eurobike, then highlighted in February’s ANT+ power profile update, but just finally started shipping in March with…

Written by Tyler Benedict June 29, 2013

Jelly Belly Sport Beans Grow into Recovery Crisps

Adding to their easily pocketable and accessible nutrition line up, Jelly Bell is expanding into recovery with their new Protein Crisps. Formulated to help rebuild…

Written by Zach Overholt June 28, 2013

Recon Jet HUD Gets Official – Pilot Edition Available Now

After the launch of their snow sports HUD in 2010, Recon has had their eye on the cycling and triathlon market. The only issue –…

Written by Zach Overholt June 26, 2013

SRAM Brings Quickview to Mountain Bikes, Adds Computer Adapter for 605 and 705, plus Zipp Quickview TT

These days it seems there is almost as much competition for computer mounts, than the actual computers themselves. Joining Tate Labs with their Barfly MTB,…

Written by Zach Overholt June 18, 2013

Are you a BikeWrecker? ICEdot Crash Sensor Taking Pre-Orders

Prone to laying it down, especially while riding solo? Even if you’re not a known #BikeWrecker the ICEdot crash sensor may be a worthwhile investment.…

Written by Zach Overholt June 10, 2013

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces

Sweetlines has announced it’s second annual Sugar Showdown Seattle, a two-day freeride mountain bike event for women and girls, to be held at Duthie Hill Park in…

Written by Kristi Benedict June 07, 2013

Peaks Coaching Group: An Introduction to Training with a Power Meter

by Hunter Allen, PCG Founder/CEO and Master Coach A power meter, as we all know, is a measuring tool. It measures the torsion (twisting) of…

Written by Hunter Allen June 07, 2013

Never Decide between Road and Aero again, with Switch Aero System

Thanks to Redshift Sports, triathletes can have their cake and then ride it off in either the aero or road position. When it comes to…

Written by Zach Overholt June 04, 2013

Stages Updates Firmware to Fix Apple Bug, More

In the name of constant improvement and to keep their crank based power meters up to date, Stages has released another firmware update to fix…

Written by Zach Overholt May 31, 2013

Review: Knog’s Blinder Road Lights

Thanks to the humble LED, bicycle lighting has jumped light years ahead since the days of halogen and even HID bulbs. Lights are more compact,…

Written by Zach Overholt May 30, 2013

Feed Yourself on the Go, With New Feed Zone Portables Cook Book

Tired of the same old bars and gels on long rides? Want the recipe for delicious, portable food that’s easy to eat, costs less per…

Written by Zach Overholt May 28, 2013

The Sufferfest Puts On The Rubber Glove, Administers Functional Threshold Power Test

Whether you’re new to power meter training or an old hat needing to update your baseline measurement, an FTP (Functional Threshold Power) test is the…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 17, 2013

Garmin Releases Special Edition Team Garmin-Sharp Edge 510

Can’t get enough of the Team Garmin-Sharp Barracuda Argyle? Now you have the chance to deck out your computer in the latest team fashions with…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2013

Kinomap Trainer Launches w/ Geographically-Enhanced Video Training Apps for iOS

We first heard of Kinomaps last year at Eurobike with the launch of Wahoo Fitness’ Kickr Trainer. Now, their Kinomaps Trainer iOS app is available…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2013

The Sufferfest Adds Indoor/Outdoor Training Plans

The Sufferfest has partnered with Dig Deep Coaching to offer 10-week indoor/outdoor training plans. The program combines their highly entertaining training videos with longer,…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 07, 2013

SOC13: Sigma Launches ROX 5.0, 6.0, and 10.0

It has been 31 years since Sigma and German electronics pioneer Klaus-Peter Schendel introduced Cycle Coach, one of the very first cycling computers, though Sigma’s…

Written by Zach Overholt May 06, 2013

Peaks Coaching Group: How Much is Enough?

by Hunter Allen One of the many reasons to train with a power meter is the ability to determine optimal training load. Should I ride…

Written by Hunter Allen May 03, 2013

SOC13: O-tus Safe Sounds Pump Music to your Ear Holes

There is certainly no shortage of new ways to listen to music while riding, which must be a sign that it’s something a lot of…

Written by Zach Overholt May 03, 2013

The Road ID Roadshow, Road ID Announces Mobile Engraving Tour

Road ID is definitely one of those products you don’t think much about, until it’s either a life saver (literally) or it’s too late. If…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2013

Ciamillo Gravitas Cranksets Get Power Meter Conversion by Irish Cycles

Intrigued by the new Ciamillo Gravitas cranksets but don’t want to give up power measurement? Irish Cycles feels your pain and has been working with…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2013

SOC13: SRM Finalizes DA9000 Power Meter, Shows Prototype Rechargeable XX1 Model

SRM showed the final chassis design for the DA9000 model for the new Dura-Ace group. Compared to the original prototype we saw at Interbike, this…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2013

SOC13: Hutchinson Secteur 28 Road Tubeless Gets Official, Weighed

After years in development, and a prototype that surfaced at Frost Bike, the Hutchinson Secteur 28 is finally here. According to Hutchinson, this is the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 19, 2013

StagesPower Launches App, Firmwear Update for First Power Meters

To go along with their crank based power meters, Stages new iPhone app is now available in the app store for free. The app will…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2013

Peaks Coaching Group: A More Natural, Homemade Energy Bar

by Jannette Rho, Peaks Coaching Group Nutritionist We all know how important nutrition is on the bike. Hundreds of energy bars, gels, drinks, gummies, and…

Written by Hunter Allen April 05, 2013