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Stay Motivated This Winter: Tips for Crushing Your Cycling Goals in the Cold Months

Winter weather can pose a significant challenge for cyclists, both mentally and physically. Cold temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and unpredictable conditions often make it harder to stay motivated to ride and train. But according to...
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How to Buy a Cycling Base Layer: Size, Fit, & Style Guide

A cycling base layer is the inconspicuous hero of an enjoyable ride. We'll dive into hot and cold weather base layers, what to look for, how to wear them, and our top picks for whatever...
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How to Buy Cycling Tights: Sizing, Fit, and Style Guide

Cycling tights are an essential piece of your winter cycling kit. We’ve gathered all the information you need to shop for cycling tights and a list of 10 of the best options to choose from.
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What is Mips & How Does It Work? (The Ultimate Cyclist Guide)

Mips and its round yellow logo have become an icon of cycling helmet safety. In this guide, we'll explore what Mips is, how it works, and if you really need a bike helmet with Mips.
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Do You Really Need Bike Socks? (A Cyclist Guide)

It may seem silly for cyclists to make a big deal out of a good pair of bike socks, but we’ve learned from experience. Slipping, sweaty, or lumpy socks can keep you from cycling your...
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How to Improve Your Riding: Tips from our Gran Fondo Hincapie Sponsors

This year we have been very excited to be able to offer insider information and training tips from our amazing sponsors. From training rides, to virtual webinars, and some exciting onsite demos at our Gran...
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Zwift vs. Peloton: Which Is Right for You?

Zwift and Peloton are two of the best indoor cycling options on the market. Both are highly rated by diehard fans, and for good reasons, just not the same reasons. Learn which option suits your...
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10 Best GPS Cycling Computers

If you’re a competitive cyclist, training to be, or love long-distance rides, a cycling GPS computer is a must-have. We’ve listed 10 of the best cycling computers for their features, navigation, and tech and explain...
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Top 10 collegiate cycling teams

Collegiate cycling is a competitive team sport with five national disciplines–track, cyclocross, MTB, BMX, and road cycling. If you’re looking to join (or cheer for) a strong cycling team, here are the 10 best college...
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10 Best Cycling Shoes for Road Bike Riders

All great road cycling shoes should be stiff, well-vented, and clipless, but not all great cycling shoes will be right for you. Here's what to look for and our choice of best cycling shoes for...
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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.