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Paul Sherwen, former professional rider and cycling commentator, has died at 62. Sherwen raced seven editions of the Tour de France before moving to commentating where he covered 33 more. He cemented his place as one of just a few voices of pro cycling who fans all over the world,
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When ASO announced its 2019 route for the Tour de France last week Tour de France Race Director Christian Prudhomme made an interesting statement in his closing remarks as well as to reporters (via CyclingNews.com): “Power meters are very useful in training but when riders use them in a
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VeloSwap, Denver’s long-running and immensely popular consumer bicycle swap and expo, is next weekend (November 3rd) at the National Western Complex. Now in its 29th year, Colorado’s biggest consumer bike event will bring together more enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers than any other in North America. Attendance is expected
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It’s just October, but snow is already falling in Colorado. As I prepare to move my cycling indoors for the winter, it’s time to look back over a great summer of cycling and share some ride reports. I’ve got several to share (mostly some bucket list climbs)
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Mosaic Cycles recently collaborated with Mitch Hoke on a sweet looking Wounded Warrior Project XT-1 ‘cross bike. Mitch is a pilot for the Air National Guard and has worked with WWP to help raise awareness for his brothers and sisters who were injured in battle. Mosaic Cycles has partnered with
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MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is quickly becoming the de facto standard in helmet safety. When the IIHS recently tested helmets for safety, MIPS helmets were the only ones to receive five star ratings. The system essentially separate the helmet into to independent layers, the layer connected to your head
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It’s late June, which means La Grande Boucle will soon be under way. Everyone knows that right? Well, maybe not. Despite cycling having been around since the mid-1800’s the average person still knows very little about the passion a relatively small number of us share. Some of it
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First thing first. Maloja (pronounced mah-low-yah) is named after a small Swiss mountain village. The German (not Swiss) brand focuses on producing quality bike and snow wear that looks stylish and unique. Lets start with the visuals. Maloja’s clothing is striking, but not in the standard loud colors paired
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For longer rides chamois cream is a must, but the stuff is a gooey mess to apply and can be a real pain to wash out of expensive cycle clothing. Bodyglide, billed as “the original anti-blister, anti-chafing balm,” offers an alternative; a deodorant style stick applicator with chamois cream close
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This is a great video that covers all the relevant issues regarding a very heated topic, should you wear a bike helmet while cycling? And more to the point, should everyone be forced to wear one? I wear a helmet every single time I get on my bike. But, I
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Yes, it’s an ad campaign for Hennessy, but regardless it’s a great story and one that’s seldom told. Major Taylor became a professional racer in 1896, at the age of 18, and won the sprint event at the 1899 world track championships in Montreal to become the
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With the Spring Classics in the rear-view mirror it’s now time for the first Grand Tour of the season, the Giro d’Italia. The race is always big news, but with twin swirling controversies added to the mix for 2018; Chris Froome’s participation in the race and the