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Tips – Riding Through Tricky Terrain Part 2

So in my last blog I talked to you about riding over tricky rocks and through ruts. I figured I’d stay on the same subject matter and talk a little more about different terrain and how to handle it. There are so many different kinds of terrain and dirt. Generally on the west coast where I am from we have a lot of dry and dusty trails. And we don’t have a lot of roots. On the east coast though,… »
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Get to Know... The Parts of the Bike

Sometimes the most intimidating part of getting into cycling can be actually understanding what the heck all those little parts on the bike do and what they are called. Going into a shop to buy a bike can easily turn into a mess if the sales rep is using terminology that you do not understand. This sort of situation is what leaves many new cyclists flustered not knowing whether to buy a bike or pick… »
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Giro d'Italia

My latest adventure was to attend the Men’s Giro d’Italia. The Giro is considered a Grand Tour. It is three weeks and travels all over Italy. I was fortunate enough to be asked to attend the race with the USA Cycling Development Foundation. We traveled to Italy for the final week of the race. The final week was in the Dolomites. It was almost as if we were in Austria! The scenery was amazing. One… »
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Back Country Adventures

Last time, I waxed philosophical on the beautiful simplicity and spontaneity of the Front Door Adventure. Now I am embarking on a Back Door Adventure: four days pedaling through the southern Colorado and northern New Mexico mountains with eight girlfriends. The BDA requires planning; a route is discussed, lodging arrangements are made, and packing lists are shared via e-mail. A vehicle is used to schlep… »
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Tips – Riding Through Tricky Terrain

When I first started riding mountain bikes and doing cross-country rides there were a lot of little things I didn’t know. These little things would end up making my ride feel a bit harder or tire me out a little quicker during the ride. In the beginning if I saw an obstacle like a pile of rocks or maybe a deep rut I would start to get really nervous. In my experience, the first thing you do when… »
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Finding a Great Bike Shop

This is extremely embarrassing to admit, but even after almost two years of riding together four times a week, my Biker Babe friends and I didn’t have a clue how to take proper care of our bikes. If we had gears that did not shift easily, we just sprayed them with WD-40. Tire pressure low, we asked our husbands to pump up the tires. OK, I’m exaggerating a little bit, but you get the picture! One… »
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Get to Know... The Types of Bikes

This is the first in series of blogs Sara and I are putting together to help you get familiar with all aspects of your current or future bike. We will start with the basics and build from there… Types of Bikes There are lots of types of bikes out there and every year manufacturers introduce new developments in bike technology by upgrading their bike lines and launching entirely new models. Categories… »
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