Archive for the 'How Tos' Category

Ghetto Fix It Jobs & Other Suburban Legends

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

I need to start this post off by saying that when I say “ghetto”, I am by no means trying to insult anyone. Thestory I’m about to tell you is not being told in order to offend someone who lives in or near an actual ghetto. I use the term ghetto very loosely. […]

Maintenance Basics: Cleaning Your Bike Chain

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Arguably the most important single aspect of basic bike maintenance is keeping your bike chain clean.
A clean chain will help you ride smoothly and evenly. A dirty chain will cause you to work harder to pedal and can potentially cause damage to your bike and even lead to potential safety problems.
In an ideal world you […]

Why You Need A Heart Rate Monitor

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

If you’re looking for cycling goodies to buy this spring for the new season take a good long look into getting yourself a heart rate monitor (HRM). Even the simplest HRM can help you maximize whatever training time you spend on the bike.
No matter what training program you’re following - and even if you’re […]