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Crank Arm Length
The most popular topic at the moment. What are the 2 key benefits of running shorter cranks and how to learn the correct length for you… Running shorter cranks (like reach and stack) has come over from the triathlon segment. Some time ago during the Tour de France several stage winning riders were seen using shorter cranks and this is all it took for the trial transition to become real. Many riders seem to feel you can spin more with shorter cranks - while this makes sense fr


Overcoming saddle discomfort
Saddle pain is another major issue for many cyclist. Below are 3 key fitment measurements to best optimize your saddle... Be certain that your saddle height is correct. Having the right seat height allows you to rest on the saddle properly. “Close enough” is not enough. Being off by 4.5mm can cause more pain than necessary. The Fore and Aft of the saddle (rails) should be measured and set to the rider - this measurement is important as it will determine the placement of you


Tailwind Nutrition - Athlete Highlight: Lj Miller
Tailwind Nutrition ran an Athlete Highlight on Lj Miller! See full article below. Lj Miller has always been driven by sports. A true competitor, his athletic endeavors began in soccer as a Teams USA athlete. He injured his knee while playing soccer in college and found himself rehabbing his knee on a bicycle in PT. This is when his passion for cycling first began. He started riding for fun, then competing and from there, he worked in every part of the cycling industry… from b


My First Custom Build
I worked in a North Carolina bike shop part-time just before graduating from college. During my time there, a Titanium race frame caught...


Burning in Scottsdale
About 15 years ago I lived in Scottsdale, Arizona. I was training and wanting to make it as a roadie (I thought). I was on an intense...


Bubba in Johnson City
There is a ride that I love from Austin, Texas heading out Fitzhugh Road to Johnson City. It was pretty good in the winter, but I liked...


No Favors in Reno
I'm rollin hard into the final 11 miles of my last NorCal / Nevada road race of the season. Racing as a Cat 5, I learned some hard...


Insight in El Paso
I drove from Southern California to move back to Austin, Texas. It was a 23 hour trip. I traveled mainly across I-10 East. I left early...


Be Yourself
The cycling group ride scene has always fascinated me. Ironically, they're called 'group rides' but the gatherings are rarely anything of...


My First MTB Race
I was riding my bike for fun and only reading about racing in magazines. Amazed by the photos, I became inspired to try it out. I wanted...

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