Category: Bike Philosophy
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5 Ways Cycling Has Ruined Walking for Me (And How I’m Coping)
It’s funny, you know, the way life throws little curveballs at you when you least expect it. It wasn’t long ago that I used to walk a lot. Like a decent human being. Sure, it was slower than a creeping regret, but there was a rhythm to it, a grace, a lazy cadence that worked…
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Behind the Scenes of Pro Cycling: 5 Surprising Facts About Bike Ownership
by Danny G. Alright, let’s get one thing straight: cycling is as glamorous as a puddle of sweat on an asphalt road in the middle of July. The riders, the bikes, the flashy teams—it’s all smoke and mirrors. Behind the high-speed chases, the grueling climbs, and the endless miles, there’s a world that most people…
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8 Unpopular Cycling Opinions That’ll Get You Side-Eye, But Might Just Be Right
by Danny G. The world of cycling is filled with rules, opinions, and pretentious pricks who think they know what’s best for everyone else. You’ve got your Lycra-clad zealots, your “only road” snobs, and your gravel-bike cult members—each one armed with their own unassailable truth about what constitutes the “right” way to ride. Well, here…
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7 Signs the Fire’s Gone from Cycling (And Maybe How to Get It Back)
written by Danny G. There’s a moment every cyclist faces, whether they admit it or not. One day, you’re out there feeling like the god of the open road, the wind kissing your face, the tires humming like a song, and every pedal stroke feels like a purpose. Then, without warning, the magic sputters and…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Becoming a Cycling Snob
written by Danny G. You see them, don’t you? The ones who ride in full-spandex glory, their faces a mask of judgment, their eyes scanning the street like they’re on some kind of high-horse. They judge your old bike, your outdated gear, your humble choice of pedals that haven’t seen the carbon fiber light of…
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The Hill Laughs, But You Pedal Anyway: Why I Love Uphill Cycling
You think you know what pain is until you start climbing. Until you find yourself on a long stretch of road that feels more like a mountain than just a hill. Every pedal stroke takes you higher, closer to a kind of madness. Your thighs are burning, your calves are cramped up tight, and your…