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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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11 Common Cycling Injuries and How to Treat Them

You can avoid many cycling-related injuries with the proper training, technique, and prevention. In this guide, we’ll cover some of the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent and treat them so you can...
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The Ultimate Guide to Ventum Bikes

We interviewed one of Ventum’s pro cyclists for insights into the company's inspiring journey and also asked George Hincapie about his experience riding Ventum bikes. In this guide, we’ll share their insights and what makes...
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25 Essential Road Bike Accessories

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, we’ll provide you with 25 must-have road cycling accessories to help you gear up for your next ride.
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How to Plan a Cycling Route in Google Maps & Strava

Strava is one popular, feature-packed cycling route planner that will help you map the best route. You can also take advantage of Google Maps for free and easy route planning. We’ll show you how to...
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Cycling Terms A-Z: The Complete Guide to Cycling Lingo

Cycling has a unique language and terminology that can be confusing for new cyclists. So we’ve created a list of cycling terms from A–Z to help clear things up.
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Bike Crash? 6 Things to Do During a Cycling Accident

A bike crash is not something any of us anticipate, knowing how to respond calmly but assertively is crucial for your safety and a quick recovery. We’ll equip you with the knowledge needed to ride...
Lifestyle

Tour de France 2024: The Complete Guide

Every summer, a peloton of world-class cyclists race across the vibrant landscape of France in the Tour de France. With insights from Tour de France veteran George Hincapie, we’ll explore the intricacies of the race,...
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12 Best Cycling Hydration Drinks

Proper hydration for cycling involves more than just replenishing fluids–it involves striking the right balance of carbohydrates and electrolytes without over or under-fueling.
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Cycling Sunglasses Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose the Right Pair for You

After decades of experience cycling in all kinds of weather, we’re picky about the sunglasses we buy because we know what works well and what doesn’t. We’ll share the must-have features of cycling sunglasses, how...
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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.