Training & Nutrition

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

Barfly Garmin Updates to 2.0, Includes More Mounts, Di2 and EPS compatibility, more

Yes, the Barfly Garmin was just updated in January with the 1.1, but based on customer input and the spirit of continuous improvement Tate Labs…

Written by Zach Overholt April 05, 2013

Just In! Clif’s protein-packed Builder’s Bars

Recently, the protein gnome was ’round our way and dropped off a surprisingly dense package from his friends and ours at Clif. Inside, we found…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 27, 2013

The Sufferfest Updates Revolver Video – 10% Discount for Bikerumor Fans!

The Sufferfest’s Revolver is their shortest full training video. It’s simply 15 rounds of 60 seconds on, 60 seconds off. Sounds easy. But try doing…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 26, 2013

BioLogic Goes Bluetooth, Offers Smart Heart Rate Strap

Following the trends of mobile based biometrics, BioLogic has introduced their new Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate strap. Aimed at providing heart rate data for…

Written by Zach Overholt March 25, 2013

First Look: Rocktape Kinesiology Tape

As someone who is no stranger to a bit of sports-related knee pain and who travels in circles well populated with physical therapists (who seem…

Written by Marc Basiliere March 24, 2013

Strava Update Lets You Set Goals & Peer Pressure Yourself to Improve

It’s a well known fact that if you want to accomplish something, it helps to tell people what you’re going to do. It creates a…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 22, 2013

In-Depth Look at Pioneer Crank-Based Power Measurement Cycling Computer

Electronics giant Pioneer has unveiled their Cyclocomputer, a crank-based power meter and transmitter with a well featured computer. The key selling point for the system…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 21, 2013

Allen Lim Demonstrates Why You Shouldn’t Drink Your Calories, UPDATED

Ok, so there is certainly some serious science behind this that is probably over our heads, and it is his own drink mix that he…

Written by Zach Overholt March 21, 2013

Review: Wahoo Fitness RFLKT iPhone Powered Cycling Computer

The Wahoo Fitness RFLKT computer is simply a remote control and display for their cycling computer app running on your iPhone. With so many of…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 20, 2013

Nuun Preps for Warmer Weather, with Three Summery New Flavors

The snow is melting away, flowers are popping up, days are getting longer, and Nuun just released 3 new flavors. Spring and Summer are definitely…

Written by Zach Overholt March 15, 2013

LifeBEAM gets SMART, Builds Heartrate Sensor Into Helmet

Hate wearing chest straps but need to keep track of your vitals? As one of the latest Indiegogo projects to come to our attention, LifeBEAM’s…

Written by Zach Overholt March 07, 2013

The Sufferfest Blender – Their Longest Trainer Video Benefits Davis Phinney Foundation

Our favorite trainer video series is back with Blender, their longest and highest resolution video yet. On top of those two firsts, it’s also the…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 03, 2013

Peaks Coaching Group: Five Commandments for Time Trialing

By Dr. Lisa Colvin, Peaks Coaching Group Elite Coach Don’t you feel it? Spring is in the air! Do you feel like a caged animal…

Written by Hunter Allen March 01, 2013

FrostBike 2013: Kinetic Traxles Get Your 142×12 MTBs on the Trainer

Maybe you have a mountain bike with a 142×12 rear end that has a bulky lever that won’t fit in the trainer, or maybe you…

Written by Zach Overholt February 26, 2013

ANT+ Announces New Bike Power Profile Version with Advanced Efficiency Measures

As power measurement becomes more and more common in many cyclists’ training regimens, the technology used to measure it is continuously improving – illustrated by…

Written by Zach Overholt February 15, 2013

Wahoo Fitness Launches RFLKT, The First Iphone Powered Bike Computer

We know what you’re thinking, “wait, there are plenty of iPhone based cycling computer apps?” But here’s the thing – with the RFLKT, you’re not…

Written by Zach Overholt February 13, 2013

Review and Interview: PAINCAVE Streaming Trainer Videos

We previewed PAINCAVE back in October, but in case you missed it, PAINCAVE is a subscription based online interactive training tool offering streaming videos that…

Written by Mike Albert February 06, 2013

LeMond Back In the Game – Trainer Game, That is

When LeMond Fitness sold the stationary bike portion of the company to Hoist Fitness just before Interbike Last year, the future of the LeMond Revolution…

Written by Zach Overholt February 06, 2013

SportCrafters Shows off Compact new Raceday Warm Up Trainer

Not too long ago, SportCrafters introduced their new progressive resistance rollers that allowed you to get a trainer-like resistance work out with the balance work of…

Written by Zach Overholt February 04, 2013

Peaks Coaching: The Season Ahead

by Paul Ozier, Peaks Coaching Group Elite Coach 2012 has come and gone, and I hope everyone is staying motivated as we think about the…

Written by Hunter Allen February 01, 2013

Quarq announces two new power meters: The Elsa and Riken

Hoping to continue their success in the ever changing world of power meters, Quarq introduced two new models today, the ELSA and the…

Written by Zach Overholt January 22, 2013

Peaks Coaching: Protein for the Endurance Athlete – How Much is Enough?

Elite cyclists are extremely dedicated to their training plans. Surprisingly, many of these same athletes don’t give their nutrition similar attention, despite the fact that…

Written by Hunter Allen January 18, 2013

Roller Racing Online App Lets Race Others in Real Time from Home

While videos like The Sufferfest do a great job of keeping us entertained on the trainer, there’s no real way to know if you’re kicking…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 14, 2013

Tom Danielson Provides a Gut Check with ‘Core Advantage’ Cycling Training Book

Ask any performance cyclist that’s ridden for anything over an hour if they’ve ever had back pain and they’re almost certain to say yes. Ask…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 10, 2013

New Garmin Edge 810 & 510 Add Mobile Sync, Live Ride Tracking, Weather Updates, More!

With smartphone cycling apps offering more robust tracking and data reporting, one could question the relevance of standalone GPS cycling computers anymore. Well, Garmin has…

Written by Tyler Benedict January 07, 2013