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Big Bear vs. Whistler

What is the difference between Whistler now and Big Bear then? Wow….ALOT!! Big Bear, California has been the site of numerous races. Not only Norba Nationals, but major World Cup races, Fall Classics, and even the first ever Women’s Only Weekend. Big Bear was somewhat the epitome of mountain bike racing. They had the organization, the courses, and the spectators. Big Bear is a cool little town… »
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For Your Consideration: Notes About Choosing a Bike

As winter begins to recede and the warm winds of spring breathe life into daffodils and our desire to return to routine outdoor activity, thoughts of a new bike may also emerge. Shopping for a bike can be an adventure of sorts; it is certainly a multi-layered process that is both labor-intensive and fun. To help you find your perfect bike, here are a few things for your consideration. If you are new… »
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Riding in the Wind

I was talking to a friend of mine today who was driving home from Casper, Wyoming, which is one of the windiest places on earth. Bike riding can sometimes be miserable if you are in a nonstop headwind or crosswind. He called me to tell me that some semi trucks on the road had been blown over, and we started to reminisce about a ride that I did there a few years ago. I was in Casper for the holiday… »
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Notes on Chain Grinding Issues

At some point or another in your riding career you will most likely experience the ominous chain skip. Luckily this type of problem is fixable and usually takes a close inspection of the drivetrain to be able to diagnose. If you are out on one of your first couple of rides on a newer bike or riding a bike that has new derailleur cable and housing you could have what is known as “cable stretch”.… »
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First Place!!! Bicycling Magazine's Editor's Choice Award!

The cream of the crop, the pick of the litter, the best thing since sliced bread... However you say it, our Giant for Women Avail Advanced 2 is tops in the “Women’s Enthusiast Road” category. Here are a few of the editors’ reasons why: “As nicely as the Avail Advanced 2 suited our bodies, with its compact frame, women’s saddle and short-reach shifters and levers, it also matches the way… »
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Sea Otter

Starting the weekend off with the Super D is never a bad thing. It’s a great confidence booster and usually involves some kind of fun shenanigans that can put you into a “don’t take yourself to seriously” kind of mood. This year was definitely no different and we ended up starting the race on our knees, facing the opposite direction of our bike and with your knees on the ground. This year the… »
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One Tri Down, Many More to be Conquered!

I did it! I have successfully completed my first triathlon. It was so much fun. I feel good about my results. I finished in the middle of the pack (54th out of 84 women total and 19th out of 30 in my age group) with a sprint finish. The swim was the worst part. Thank goodness it was the first leg of the race. It was my first swim wearing a wet suit and in open water (San Francisco Bay). An entirely… »
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