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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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How to Fly with Your Bike

From practical tips on packing and transporting your bike to navigating airline policies and fees, we've got you covered every step of the way. 
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Cycling in Groups: Etiquette, Pacelines, and Drafting for Beginners

A group ride offers an opportunity to connect with other cyclists and push beyond personal boundaries. In this guide, we'll delve into the essential rules of etiquette of a group ride.
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How to Train for a Century Ride: 12-Week Plan

Explore the key principles of training for a century ride so you can confidently conquer all one hundred miles.
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22 Best Gravel Races – 2024

This guide is your insider's look at 22 of the best gravel races across the U.S. Ready for a rough and rugged ride? Gear up and join one or multiple top gravel races.
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Ultimate Guide to Indoor Cycling: How to Effectively Train Indoors

Indoor cycling workouts are a great way for beginners and cycling pros to build strength, agility, and endurance. We’ll share 3 of our favorite workouts and insights on how you get the most out of...
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12 Tips for Safe Cycling at Night

Night-time rides come with their own set of challenges that require extra caution. Here are 12 practical tips to help you ride safely after dark.
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Deer Narrowly Misses Cyclist in Gran Fondo Hincapie

Last month's Gran Fondo Hincapie had a surprising twist–a deer bounded out from the tree line, vaulting over a cyclist named Edwin Gonzalez Montoya. Here's his story.
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Parts of a Road Bike: Anatomy of a Bike (+ Diagram)

Understanding the anatomy of your bike can help you identify opportunities to improve your ride. In this guide, we’ll explain the function of each bike component.
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What is Bonking? And How To Avoid It While Cycling

Have you ever been enjoying a ride until, without much warning, you have no energy to keep pedaling? This abrupt energy drain is termed “bonking." Here's how to prevent it.
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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.