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First Look: 2011 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL3 DA

Specialized BB30 Bottom Bracket

Hot on the heals from an impressive 2010 racing season, Specialized released the new 2011 Specialized Tarmac road bike. The Pro SL3 is in for review and it sits right below the S-Works lineup in the series of Tarmac’s. With two colors depending on build kit, you can get your Tarmac Pro SL3 kitted out [...]

You Can’t Judge A Road Biker By His Bike

Old Road Bike

It’s a story that has been told a thousand times. As we gear up for charity rides, group rides and spins out on our favorite stretch of land, we begin to size up the riders around us to figure out which wheel we want to grab onto to and who we need to watch out [...]

Century Road Bike Ride: Tackling Over 100 Miles On A Road Bike

Road Biking: Century Road Ride

Tackling your first ever triple digit mileage bike ride or taking on a century road ride that is drastically different than rides you are used to can be an interesting challenge. For many, the achievement mark of a 100 mile ride is a stepping stone they must take in their cycling career…for others…it is a [...]

Charity Bike Ride: Road Bike Rides For A Cause

A charity bike ride, like the 24 Hours of Booty for the Livestrong Foundation, is a great road bike ride where you can put in long miles without the worry of getting lost or left out in the cold. With multiple mileage options and a wide variety of road bikers, charity bike rides give road bikers [...]

Off-Season Road Bike Training – What Do You Do?

Snow Bikes - Off Season Training

On the northern part of the world, it is cold and rainy right now. Typically, cold and rain are not a good mix when it comes to road biking and if you are even a little bit farther north…ice, snow and other winter conditions virtually keep you inside all winter…much less worrying about getting on [...]

The Solo Ride – Peace On Blacktop

Road Biking

One of the things I love the most about the road bike is the ability to leave straight from my house and get in as many miles as my legs can handle. There is something about the solo road ride that is extremely peaceful but motivating at the same time. Yes…hitting 40+ mph inches away [...]

Mountain Biker Turned Roadie – The Skinny Tire Journey

American Classic 420 Road Wheels

Today is the start of a LONG series dedicated to one purpose…turning this seasoned mountain biker into a roadie. For a long time, I have been stressing the importance of cross training to improve your mountain biking skills and endurance.