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Enjoy the Weather

An alternate name for this post could be ‘Winter is Coming’. My objective today is to address, and perhaps head off, some avoidance of riding as fall weather begins to...

My (Seriously) Life-Changing Sneakers: VivoBarefoot Evo Pure

A barefoot shoe that feels truly barefoot, works on the road and on the trails, looks good, and feels comfortable walking, running or hanging out, even on the first...

Sartorial and Situational Complaining About Workout Wear

I love a great piece of workout gear. Practical is awesome, but a piece that I can wear whether I’m working out or not, one that’s cut just right, that...

Triathlon Transition Zen: Tips and Tricks

If I was to write another highly specific book (like lady problems on the bike wasn’t niche enough), it would be about the zen of transition in triathlon. Since I...

Stage Race Packing: Essentials, Extras and Extraneous

I recently headed to Trans-Sylvania Epic to do some reporting, and some serious training of my own while athletes were on course. Of course, I both overpacked and underpacked,...

Quickie Review: Merrell Barefoot Run Pace Glove 2 Shoes

If Moots made my cycling soulmate, Merrell has made my running solemate (couldn’t resist the pun) in the Women’s Barefoot Run Pace Glove 2. If you hate minimalist shoes, stop...

The Utterly Basic Guide to Fixing a Flat — A “Saddle, Sore” Video Bonus

As I was compiling information for my new book, Saddle, Sore, which will focus primarily on the awkward questions a woman on a bike may have, I got to thinking....

The Benefits of a Cyclocross Race-Specific Bike Fit

Ask any cyclist about bike fits and there will be a different response. As one pro racer uttered under his breath when we started talking about bike fit over dinner...