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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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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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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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10 Best Ways to Increase Your Cycling Power

Do you wish you could be a more efficient rider, increase your speed, or pace yourself well? You can achieve all this by improving your cycling power, or functional threshold power (FTP). Here are 10...
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Cycling Shoe Size, Fit, Style Guide

Your foot is one of three points that contact your bike while cycling, so finding the right cycling shoe size is no small decision. In this guide, we share how to choose a cycling shoe...
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10 Best Bike Trails in North Carolina

North Carolina has many great spots for cyclists of all levels from steep mountain climbs to rails-to-trails bike routes. Here are some of our favorite bike trails in NC.
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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.