Author: Danny
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Building Seated Pedaling Power (5 points for winners)
We’ve all been there. You crush those Zwift races, powering through the hills in your living room like a damn hero. Then you take the bike outside. And it’s like someone swapped your legs with two wet noodles. Seated power, my friend. It’s a nasty little reality check. In 2023, I put in half my…
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5 Key Differences Between Race and Endurance Bikes Every Rookie Should Know
Fast or Comfortable? Pick Your Poison. So, you wanna buy a bike? A real bike. Not that heavy, clunky thing from your childhood with the rusty chain and squeaky brakes. You want something sleek. Something fast. Something that makes you look like you belong in the Tour de France—even if your fitness level is closer…
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Drafting Speed Secrets: When Does It Actually Start to Pay Off?
Welcome to the beautiful chaos of cycling. The road’s yours, your legs scream, and the wind is nothing more than a cruel reminder that, despite how fast you push those pedals, it’s always a fight against the invisible beast. But you don’t have to fight it alone. No, you can slip behind someone, suck in…
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7 Essential Strategies for Building Endurance in Ultracycling (from a Genius)
So, you’re looking to bike till your bones feel like they’re ready to snap, huh? The kind of ride where you wonder if your legs will ever forgive you, the kind that makes you question your life choices. That’s ultracycling, my friend. A beautiful, insane challenge that’ll grind you down until all that’s left is…
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The Dirty Secrets of Cyclists Who Ride Over 20k Miles a Year
You think 20k miles a year is a number to be proud of? It sounds great on Strava, it looks like a golden achievement on your yearly summary. But dive deeper, and you’ll see the dark, greasy truth hiding behind those pedal strokes. It’s a lifestyle, not a hobby. It’s an obsession, not a goal.…
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Keeping Your Bike on the Balcony: Do’s and Don’ts for Weather Protection
You’ve got a bike. Two of them, in fact. One’s strapped to a trainer like a sad, sweat-soaked beast. The other? The other one’s out there. Out on that second-floor balcony, facing the elements like a lone wolf on the hunt for a meal. And you? You’re in the comfort of your own home, sipping…
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Bedding In New Rotors with Old Pads: Smart Choice or Mistake? (2 points)
New rotors. They look like art. Shiny, perfect, ready for battle. And your old pads? They’re like those worn-out shoes you refuse to throw away. Not pretty, but they still work—kinda. They’ve seen it all, heard it all, and they’re ready to take one more ride. But should you trust them with your new, pristine…
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4 Reasons Your Triceps Hurt While Riding—and How to Solve Them
You buy the bike. You feel the power. The world opens up in front of you—a road, a path, a chance. And then, it happens. A mile in, your triceps start howling. It’s not a whisper of discomfort; it’s a full-on rebellion. The pain creeps in like bad poetry, turning every turn of the pedals…
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7 Strategies to Conquer Climbs Without Training on Hills
So, you’re training for a hilly event like the Tour of Flanders, but your surroundings are about as flat as a pancake. Welcome to the club. It’s like preparing for a fist fight in a bar when you live in a yoga studio. But don’t worry. You don’t need to live in the Alps to…
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7 Factors That Determine How Slow You Can Go Uphill Without Losing Balance
Balance on a bike is like poetry—you either find the rhythm, or you eat dirt. Let’s face it, nothing feels more ridiculous than a mosquito overtaking you on a climb. But if you’re like me, fiddling with gear calculators and dreaming about grinding up steep inclines at the pace of a slow yawn, you’re wondering:…