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Some questions are scary to ask. We don't want to seem like newbs, even when we are absolutely, unmistakably, inexperienced. The specter of ridicule isn't fun. All it takes…

A thick bank of clouds crept in on a soft breeze snuffing out the morning sunshine while keeping an unseasonable chill in the air more reflective of fall rather than late…

It is good to mark events. We do it often. We celebrate certain holidays - federal, religious, work, retirement, family and various other celebrations. You understand…

The third and final Grand Tour of the men's season wrapped up in Madrid yesterday. I don't, myself, care for a stage race that ends with a time trial, but they didn't ask me.…

I have the sense that, if you know where you're going, just about everywhere is a great place to ride mountain bikes. This series from Pearl Izumi happens to highlight many…

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,…