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There are two types of panic training. The kind where you have an event, and the kind where you have just become alarmed by the state of your current fitness.…

On the final climb of yesterday's ride, I thought, "Have I forgotten how to suffer on a bike?" It wasn't a terribly long ride, and not particularly hilly, but…

In Event of Emergency. This episode is about cycling events, what makes a good one, what makes them less good, why sign up at all, etc. As usual we struggle to…

Ash Smith had a vision, and it wasn't just a trail, and it wasn't just a race, and it wasn't just a way to make a living out of mountain biking. It was much,…

There are things I'm not good at. I know. I know. It's hard to believe, but it's true. And not only am I not good at some things, but I'm actively trying to be…

Today we discuss the discussions that come before rides. Very meta. Then we get into whether or not it's ok for bike riders to wear earbuds while riding. Are…

The particular row we are attempting to hoe here at The Cycling Independent is long, rocky and challenging. In essence, we are attempting to stand up, from…

When we were kids, we would run from place to place, because if you knew where you were going, why wouldn't you run? The rusty jungle gym will not wait. They…

The Cafe du Cycliste Albertine Thermal Jacket is like a warm hug even in the most inclement weather. It also costs $318, so if that's just beyond the realm of…

What is it about bikes that bonds people as tight as family ties? Cyclists come in all shapes, sizes and forms. There are cyclists who ride for fitness. …