An Ounce of Prevention: Stopping Blisters
By Tom Demerly You have a $5000 bike, $3000 wheels, $1500 power meter, $250 cycling shoes, $150 running shoes and a $600 wetsuit. Another $2000 on coaching and $550 on an entry fee after $3500 in...
View ArticleSTOP! Triathlon Bike Brake Levers
The most popular aero brakes levers and a surprising stand out value and upgrade for older bikes. By Tom Demerly. Brake levers are like parachutes, you don’t think about them until you really need...
View ArticleSports Drink Tasting
We tast tested five different, popular sports drinks to see which ones people liked in a non-athletic setting. The idea is to inspire you to try what you will use in your “A” race well before race day,...
View Article5 Must Read Books
By Tom Demerly. “Become a Student of the Sport.” –Mike Walden, Wolverine Sports Club, USA Cycling Hall of Fame Member. There is no better piece of coaching advice in multisport: “Become a student of...
View ArticleMaintenance Before Training Camp
By Tom Demerly. The last thing you want to do when you arrive in Tucson, the Winter Training Capital, for your training camp is worry about bike maintenance. Follow these easy steps to inspect and...
View ArticleBeginner’s Guide to Clipless Pedals
By Tom Demerly. With a wide variety of models and features it's worth doing some research before your buy your first pair of clipless pedals. Clipless pedals, pedals that mechanically engage the shoe,...
View ArticleRetul: The Right “tul” for the Job.
By Tom Demerly with Technical Assistance from Craig Bellman. Retul is a comprehensive set of tools and methods for optimizing bike fit and position. In the hands of a skilled and experienced fitter it...
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