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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…
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5 Reasons Bicycle Manufacturers Are Phasing Out 11 Speed Models
11-speed bikes are now a relic of the past, apparently. Not too long ago, it was the crown jewel of the cycling world. You’d walk into a shop, see that beautiful 11-speed drivetrain gleaming in the sunlight, and know you’d made it in life. But now? Now, it’s like the middle child at a family…
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5 Reasons Why Sitting Down Doesn’t Make Cycling Any Less of a Sport
I was rolling along on my bike, 5:00 a.m. sharp, the kind of hour that smells like madness and insomnia. The world’s still asleep, save for the rare freak show of pedestrians, the early risers who’ve got a point to prove or, more likely, the ones just hoping to keep their hearts beating. As I’m…
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7 Ways to Turn Your Gas Station into a Cyclist’s Dream Pit Stop
Your gas station sits there, humming under the hot sun, a necessary inconvenience to most—a place to fill up and move on. But it could be more. It could be a beacon. A lifeline. Cyclists are like modern-day wanderers, battling the road and their own demons, pushing through miles of nothing for the promise of…
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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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10 Essential Items to Pack for a 50-Mile Ride and How to Carry Them
written by Danny G. Let me tell you something about biking and life: they both find your weaknesses. A 50-mile ride isn’t just a test of your legs or your lungs—it’s a gamble with fate on two skinny tires. Flat? Blowout? Chain snaps like an overworked landlord’s patience? Yeah, you’ll get to know Murphy’s Law…
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The GRX 810 Clutch Debate: On or Off for Pavement Riding?
written by Danny G. Let’s face it, cycling is one of those hobbies that will make you question every decision, even the most trivial ones. You’ll debate tire pressure, handlebar position, and whether or not your bike’s frame needs one more layer of carbon fiber. And one of the possible questions is whether you should…