Tag: Basic Knowledge
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4 Reasons XC Hardtail 29ers Might Be on Their Way Out
by Danny G. Let me guess? You’ve spent searching for the perfect XC 29er hardtail. The carbon frame, SLX/XT drivetrain, alloy wheels—all under $4K. You had it all mapped out. But now? They’re nowhere to be found. You’re staring at empty shelves, waiting for a bike that doesn’t exist anymore. Full suspension bikes are everywhere…
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9 Strategies Pro Cyclists Use to Combat Fatigue and Stay on Top
by Danny G. Let me tell you, pro cyclists aren’t human. They’re ghosts with legs, lungs stretched out like tattered sails, and hearts that bang against their ribcages like old engines held together with duct tape and dreams. They’re freaks, all of them, but they’ve got their tricks to keep the machine rolling. If you…
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5 Myths About Pulling on Pedals with Cleats You Need to Stop Believing
by Danny G. It’s all smoke and mirrors in the world of cycling. Half the time, you’re told one thing, then the next minute, they’ll flip the script on you like it’s nothing. There’s this whole idea that pulling up on your pedals with cleats is some sort of magical trick for better performance, like…
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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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7 Factors That Allow Pro Cyclists To Maintain 45+ km/h in Olympic Road Races
by Danny G I’ve seen the Olympic road races—those five-hour spectacles that are as much about pain as they are about glory. You sit there, gripping the edge of your seat, watching these guys float past at 45-50 km/h, and your mind does a double-take. How do they do it? I can barely manage a…
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15 Cycling Slang Terms You’ve Probably Misheard
by Danny G. Cycling, my friend, isn’t just about riding a bike. No. It’s a language all its own. It’s an entire culture you step into, like a worn-out pair of leather gloves. If you’ve ever watched a race or seen some of these men in Lycra struggling up a mountain, you’ve heard the jargon,…
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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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Cycling in the UK: 8 Surprising Reasons It’s More Popular Than You’d Think
by Danny G. Let’s get one thing straight: cycling in the UK is like asking a cat to take a bath – it shouldn’t work, but it somehow does. Sure, the Brits are known for their tea and bad weather, not necessarily for putting wheels to pavement. And yet, there they are, pedaling through rain,…
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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…