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Do spokes wear out?   In this quick tip Victor talks about how long wheels should last and when to have a pro check the wheels for trueness and tension .

Generally our Cycling 360 quicktips are about on the bike training or sometimes about living a positive life on and off the bike.  Well this time, it’s all about your cycling jersey and how to fix a stuck zipper. Darryl loves life hacks so when he recently had an issue with his jersey, he researched […]

In the final edition of our Cycling 360 Simplify Your Cycling series, Darryl and Victor discuss how to take the complexity out of cycling training and workouts. As we’re sure you’re aware, there are countless articles and information about how to get the most out of your training on the bike.  Most of our listeners […]

In the final edition of our Cycling 360 Simplify Your Cycling series, Darryl and Victor discuss how to take the complexity out of cycling training and workouts. As we're sure you're aware, there are countless articles and information about how to get the most out of your training on the bike.  Most of our listeners are cyclists out for exercise, weight loss, and enjoyment....but still want to push it and get the best performance possible.  So this podcast give you a stripped down and simplified way to do it. Tune in for and find out more: The one simple key to make cycling workouts effective and easy to keep track of How to improve your endurance, power, speed, and more What level of exertion should you be at for different rides? How to simplify and incorporate hill training into your ride The definition of a hard ride and easy ride   Additional Links: Riding with Chikungunya   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed  

In this quick tip podcast, Darryl offers a very simple idea that he thinks you’re going to love.  He recently started using a “tool bottle” and totally recommends it for rides when you don’t require two water bottles on your bike. Tune in to this Cycling 360 quick tip to find out why he loves […]

In this quick tip podcast, Darryl offers a very simple idea that he thinks you're going to love.  He recently started using a "tool bottle" and totally recommends it for rides when you don't require two water bottles on your bike. Tune in to this Cycling 360 quick tip to find out why he loves it so much, and how easily you can set yourself up as well.  

As we continue our series on Simplifying Your Cycling, we discuss a topic that matters to all cyclists.  Nutrition is important no matter what level of cycling you take part in, not to mention something that matters whether you cycle or not. Of course we had to bring in cycling nutrition expert, Kelli Jennings.  Kelli […]

As we continue our series on Simplifying Your Cycling, we discuss a topic that matters to all cyclists.  Nutrition is important no matter what level of cycling you take part in, not to mention something that matters whether you cycle or not. Of course we had to bring in cycling nutrition expert, Kelli Jennings.  Kelli is a walking encyclopedia (maybe it's referred to as walking Wikipedia these days) full of incredible nutrition knowledge.  Not only is she a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist, she's also an avid cyclist and endurance athlete. Nutrition can be a very complex and confusing issue for all of us, and the intention of this podcast is to strip away all the details and present you with the most important information.  Have a listen. Daily Nutrition vs Active Nutrition Nutrition for weight loss and nutrition for performance The most important foods to eat when off the bike The best foods to eat on the bike The individuality of nutrition Darryl's tip on motivating yourself to eat right The importance of water The amount of water, electrolytes, and carbohydrates needed for your ride Plus more stripped down tips and techniques to master your nutrition  Additional Links: The Ultimate Hydration Chart Dried Mango Strips Loving the BITE Daily Nutrition vs Training Nutrition Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed  

In this quicktip, Victor talks about the problems with bicycle saddles and speaks about a new saddle just launched on kickstarter. Should you go with a regular design, center cut out, cut off nose, or the Reprieve saddle with a mid-section drop and self adjusting air bladder? Victor goes over them all and discusses what each of […]

In this quicktip, Victor talks about the problems with bicycle saddles and speaks about a new saddle just launched on kickstarter. Should you go with a regular design, center cut out, cut off nose, or the Reprieve saddle with a mid-section drop and self adjusting air bladder? Victor goes over them all and discusses what each of the options will do for your comfort on the bike. To find out more about the new Reprieve saddle, head over to their kickstarter page and give them your support if you like what they're doing. Reprieve Saddles Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1467810797/the-reprieve-bicycle-saddle?ref=nav_search

How to deal with a creaky bike

Does your bike have an annoying creak every time you hit a bump or stand up on the pedals? Most bikes at some point will develop an annoying creak. These are usually warning signs that something is about to break and it should not be ignored. In this quick tip Victor attempts to answer a question that came in on our Facebook page. Hi Guys Any tip on how to diagnose unwelcome noises on a bike? My bike has developed a noise when I go over bumps. Not always and seems better when out of the saddle, so I'm concentrating on that area but everything seems tight? Thanks again for the great podcast.   Links Victor mentioned the Classes over at The Fluent Cyclist. Here is the link

Last podcast we gave you an overview of how simplifying things can help make you a better cyclist.  In our first category, we talk about cycling equipment and how to make things more simple. Darryl and Victor truly believe that simplicity can help you love life on and off the bike, and in this episode they go over simplifying your equipment from the bike all the way down to your shoes. Tune in and find out about simplifying your cycling equipment: How to choose the best bike for you when there are so many options and choices Simplify your clothing - how much do you really need? Why did Darryl bring up the fact that there is over 2.3 billion square feet of storage space in the US alone? Keeping your cycling computer and power meter choice simple Why having more than one pair of sunglasses is a good way to keep things simple Helmets, water bottles, and saddles Making tires and wheels simple And so much more Additional Links: The Less You Own, the Less that Owns You The Simple Life How to Shop for a New Bike (Podcast)   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to MP3 Feed

Last podcast we gave you an overview of how simplifying things can help make you a better cyclist.  In our first category, we talk about cycling equipment and how to make things more simple. Darryl and Victor truly believe that simplicity can help you love life on and off the bike, and in this episode […]

Why you get tight hamstrings and what to do about it. (just stretching is not enough) Many cyclists struggle with chronic tight hamstrings.  Many blame themselves for not stretching enough and usually end up ignoring the tightness. At least until they get and injury. The cause is usually caused by either your position on the bike and or you bodies "cycling core". It can also be caused by your riding and pedaling technique. Here are some things you can do about tight hamstrings 1. Check your position first. Have a professional bicycle position expert check your position. 2. Start working on your "cycling core" (with emphasis on your posterior chain muscles) 3. Raise your cadence and work on smoothing out your overall pedaling technique