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To Clip or Not to Clip...

In the world of mountain biking you’ve got plenty of choices. You’ve got hard tail bikes, front suspension bikes, and full suspension. You’ve got 1.75 tires, knobby 2.2 tires, and full on downhill 2.5-inch tires. And then you’ve got clipless pedals, flats, or clip pedals. Sometimes it seems like there are too many choices! When I first started racing my choice of pedal was the flat pedal otherwise… »
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Cycling Shoe Fit

Cycling shoes and pedals can really affect your performance. When you purchase a cycling shoe and clipless pedal, you are taking a huge step to improving your efficiency and comfort while riding. When I look for a road shoe, I look for a super stiff sole. I don’t want there to be any loss of power transfer to the pedal. When you ride in a tennis shoe, or any shoe that flexes, you are losing power.… »
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Ugh, Humidity... How to Ride in the Heat

Recently I moved from the Bay Area of California back to the mountains of North Carolina where I grew up. I was very excited about this move for a couple of reasons, one being that the riding, mountain and road, in Western North Carolina has always held a special place in my heart. I longed for the lush spring, green summer, colorful fall, and mild winters of my childhood that kept me outside and on… »
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Postpartum Weight Loss Journey

As promised, here’s my progress report on my postpartum weight loss. First, let me say, I feel great! I have discovered strength training. In February, a Baby Boot Camp class started up where I live. I had heard of it shortly after Rylie was born, but the closest class was not convenient for me. If you haven’t heard of Baby Boot Camp, it’s a class for moms to get in shape using resistance training.… »
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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 Training -- Workout Basics

I often go out for rides just to enjoy the scenery and company, but sometimes when I’m alone I like to add some intensity to my ride. I have spent so many years training and racing, that now I like to go hard to burn off energy and keep myself sharp enough to keep up on the local group rides. I would suggest that anyone who is interested in a real training program should hire a coach to help them… »
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