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Eating for a ride...

I get quite a few people at the races and on the trails that ask me about my diet, and what I eat throughout the day. And I tell them that it depends on what type of ride or race I’m doing. Now everyone is different. I’ve got friends that don’t even eat breakfast before we head out for a 3-hour mtb ride. Just a cup ‘a Joe and it’s out the doh! But there is absolutely no way that I could do… »
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Giant's OCR 1 W praised in National Geographic Adventure!!

The only bike company included, Giant was pleased to see our women's OCR 1 named in their January "Best Of" edition. It is the pick of the year in the bike category and received special attention for its geometry, component spec, and overall value. National Geographic Adventure states, "Really good women's bikes are hard to find, and none can be found for the steal of a price of the OCR 1 W." »
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Saddle Sores… They're not pretty, but

the more you ride; odds are that you will experience at least one, probably more. If you’ve already experienced the ugly discomfort of a saddle sore, you know what I’m talking about. Having a recent bout myself, I was motivated to shed some light on the subject and share it with you. I’d like to break it down like this: What are saddle sores? What causes them? How to prevent and treat them? What… »
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Two Minute Tip... The Great Indoors (All about trainers)

Maybe you’re already suffering from cycling withdrawal or maybe you just want to stay active through the winter without resorting to the creaky stationary bike in the gym or maybe it’s just too COLD to go outside—whatever your motivation, an indoor trainer keeps you on your bike even if there’s a blizzard happening! But how does one decipher the world of trainers and their accessories? What… »
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Tour de Pink!

Last month I attended the Tour de Pink. This was a fundraiser for the Young Survivor Coalition. The YSC is a group that specializes in patient advocacy for women who were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40. Breast cancer in this age group tends to be more aggressive, and there is less support for these women. The YSC helps these women get through all stages of their treatment and recovery.… »
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How to Organize a Riding Group

When I received my new Giant bicycle two years ago, I knew that for me to meet my personal health goals using the bike I would need support, so I called a neighbor who had a bike rusting away in her garage and from there our riding group grew. We initially could barely ride two miles before we had to stop for our morning coffee, but two years later we are still riding four times per week and we now… »
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Pilates and pedaling

Cycling is a terrific aerobic activity for a variety of body types and shapes. All ages of users, from children to senior citizens and every age group in between may ride a bike for fitness. It is a low impact sport, which means it puts minimal strain on joints and ligaments. The action involved with pedaling a bicycle engages muscles on the front of the body more so than muscles on the backside. This… »
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