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Torrey Pines

Every town has certain climbs or rides that all cyclists consider milestones. From my previous posts, you can tell that one of the main climbs in the San Diego area is Palomar Mountain. This is a milestone for cyclists who have been riding for awhile, because it is a long ride and a hard climb. But, there is a climb right in town up Torrey Pines, where many cyclists do hill repeats and is in one of… »
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How to Change a Flat

Changing a flat is one of the most basic repairs on a bike—it only requires a minimal amount of tools and a certain amount of patience to learn. The tools you will need are tire levers, a new tube or patch kit (I recommend keeping both handy), and a pump to inflate your tire. Tire levers come in many different sizes, shapes, colors, and materials. I prefer the plastic ones because they are lightweight… »
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Kelli Emmett Wins at Sea Otter!

Big congratulations to our mountain biker Kelli Emmett who finished first in the pro women's cross country race this weekend! Champion racer and accomplished athlete, Kelli Emmett flaunted the color of Giant for Women this past week at Sea Otter, a major kickoff event for the season. The usual Giant Mountain Bike Team blue was replaced by a brighter seafoam color to distance her from the guys on the… »
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Spring Cleaning Part 1

If you live in a region with weather similar to the kind we experienced here in Colorado over the winter, your bike is probably in need of some work. Winter wet, with all the chemicals road crews spread across the pavement to melt snow and ice, wreaks havoc on our bike’s parts. Wet or even damp trails cake our bikes with varying layers of grit, dirt, and dried mud. If April showers are truly followed… »
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Cycling Safety Tips

As in any sport, cycling can be dangerous, but you can reduce your chance of injury with a bit of preparation and forethought. It is important to know your own limits. For example, if the longest ride you’ve been on is ten miles, you don’t want to set out on a 50 miler with your local club. It’s a great goal and cycling is all about challenge, but you’ve got to build up strength for longer… »
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Spring Bike Reviews

Giant for Women bikes continue to get some great reviews in the media! Women's Adventure, Women's Health and Bicycling Magazine have been singing the praises of the Tran Send EX W, OCR A0 W, and the Aeryn, respectively. Women’s Health magazine (April issue) article included the OCR A0 W in “Ten Pieces of Gear Every Woman Should Have”. Not only did it appear in print, but online as well. They… »
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It can be done!

Hey everyone!! It’s been a little while I know. Well, there have been some updates from me, but they haven’t been specifically for Giant for Women so I want to take the time to say hi again and sorry for being tied up for the past few months. Some of you may know that I had a pretty bad crash on September 1, 2007 and am currently paralyzed from the waist down. Although that won’t be for much… »
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