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What to Wear at Gran Fondo Hincapie

This guide covers exactly what to wear for each route of the Gran Fondo Hincapie, how to handle rain, and what to stash in your jersey pockets and bag drop.
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Songs from the saddle

Vo. 5: Cycling Playlist: La Vuelta a España

Some races are won in a sprint. This one is won on the mountain. Volume 5 is built for the climbs. The gradient that keeps going. The heat coming off the tarmac. The moment it...
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Cycling Chafing: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Most riders assume chafing is just something cyclists have to suffer through. More often, it's a kit construction problem—and once you know what's actually causing the friction, you can fix it.
Songs from the saddle

Vo. 4: Cycling Playlist: Tour de France

The Tour de France has its own rhythm. Long summer days, packed European roads, mountain stages, fast finishes, and that feeling that anything can happen when the race turns uphill. Vol. 4 of Songs from...
Custom cycling kit

How to Build a Club Kit Your Team Will Actually Love

This guide walks through the full process: defining what your club actually needs, managing group decisions, working with a designer, handling sizing across your roster, and getting the order placed on time for your season.

Cyclist Guide to Riding in the Heat: What to Wear, How to Ride, and How to Stay Safe

Heat changes everything about how your body performs on the bike. It shifts how you fuel, what you wear, when you ride, and how hard you can push.
Training intel

Cycling Cadence Explained: What It Is and How to Find Your Optimal RPM

Cadence is how fast you turn the pedals, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). For most riders, a comfortable range falls between 70 and 110 RPM, though the right number for you depends on your...
Songs from the saddle

Vo. 3: Cycling Playlist: Paris-Roubaix

Paris-Roubaix deserves a playlist that matches its energy and its passport. Vol. 3 goes full European: French pop, continent-wide bangers, and the kind of tracks that hit differently when the road gets hard. This is...

How to Dress for Cycling in Any Weather Condition

Cycling doesn’t stop when the weather changes, and neither should your training. From freezing winter base miles to humid summer centuries, the right kit isn’t just about comfort. It’s about protecting your body, regulating temperature,...
Gear tips

How to Buy Cycling Tights: Sizing, Fit, and Style Guide

In this guide, we’ll share top tips for when to wear cycling tights and bib tights, how to find the right size and style for your needs, and our picks for best cycling tights and...
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Cycling Is Our Life

We’re not a bike company. We’re a people-who-ride-bikes company — founded by a family who loves riding bikes. Cycling is more than what we do. It’s who we are. That’s why we work so hard to make the cycling community better for riders just like you.