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Can't decide between a steel or aluminum bike? Which is better? Find out more here.

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Buyer Guides -

Finding that perfect cycling jersey for the summer months isn’t always as easy as picking the one that simply looks the best. It’s always a good idea to do a little research in order to make the best-informed purchase, especially when you’re going to spend more than $100 on that single piece of apparel. Here’s ... Read more

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Cycling Tips, Training -

Pros ride for a living, so jetting off for a few weeks of altitude training is in their job description. Many of the rest of us would love to take advantage of the same benefits of training at elevation, but work, family, geographical and financial factors can get in the way. Enter science and technology, ... Read more

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Cycling Tips -

You’re a fan of watching the Grand Tours for the many high-altitude stages and mountain top finishes, but have never ridden at elevation yourself. A cycling trip is in the near future and you’re considering heading to the Alps, Pyrenees or the Dolomites to test yourself on the same terrain as the pros. It’s going ... Read more

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Cycling Tips -

Two cups of coffee down, you’ve eaten, gotten dressed, shoes and helmet are on, GPS’s on the bike, sunglasses on your face, water in your bottle, a few gels and your cell phone in your pocket. You’re ready to go. You grab your bike, but wait, what’s this?  Your rear tire looks low?  Is it

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