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Hate them. When I was racing, I performed the requisite intervals. Now? Not really. Yes, I understand the physiological benefits and do not dispute that science. After all,…

Back in my old stomping grounds after a few years away, hoisting a few beers with my old college roommate Stepper, I finally asked him about a topic that had intrigued me…

I know. I know. I'm like a broken record. The best bike for you isn't the lightest one, it's the one that fits best. The best bike upgrade you can gift yourself is a bike…

Do tires crunch on gravel? Really? Do they grind? So little "gravel" is actual gravel. What is the sound then? This is 32 - 45mm of rubber, deformed according to its pressure…

The less you know, the more you can get to know. That pretty much sums up my mantra in life. First, I believe I only have enough room in my brain for so much information,…

No, I am not going to write about riding alone vs in a group. Maybe in the future. This is actually about products. There are products out there that have the stated goal of…

This episode’s title was engrained in my pre-pubescent head, well uh, a long time ago. I have a tremendous grasp for the obvious. I would be driving around for hours on end…

Maybe it's the latent beating of my punk rock heart, or maybe it's the sense I have that too many people say they want to share cycling with the world, but really just want…

The Cycling Independent is actually a community, with the site at its nexus. Many of our contributors started as readers, and as we've gone along we've discovered just how…

Rolling down my driveway the plethora of riding options ran through my head since I still hadn’t decided on the day’s course of action. It felt comfortable taking it easy…