Tech & Data
Traditionally speaking, trying to get a good idea for calorie expenditure from exercise is about as precise as an Imperial Stormtrooper with a laser blaster. There are plenty of apps and calculators out there that will help you estimate calories burned by inputting data points like heart rate, running/cycling
Tech & Data
Specialized is known for heavily investing in R&D, as such they’ve released a steady stream of innovative products over the years. Specialized thinks its done it again, thanks to a 3D-printed liquid polymer called Mirror Technology. Specialized collaborated with a company called Carbon which created Digital
Bikes & Frames
The all-new Roadlite:ON expands Canyon’s fitness bike portfolio with an electronic assist model. The Roadlite is the “definition of a high-performance fitness bike – combining control, comfort and precise engineering with Canyon’s inimitable, unmistakable design and performance.” “Powered by the Fazua Evation drive system, the Roadlite:
Tech & Data
I got a few emails telling me the list of rider Strava profiles I shared the other day was incomplete, missing a favorite rider, etc… So here you all are, a damn near complete list of 2019 Tour de France rider Strava profiles: 2019 Tour de France Rider Strava Profiles
Tech & Data
TT specialist Marcin Bialoblocki has smashed the UK national 100-mile time-trial record, slicing over three minutes off Adam Duggleby’s previous record set in 2017. The new mark, a blistering 3:13:37. Bialoblocki, who rides for the amateur team Steele Davis Via Roma RT, broke the record
Tech & Data
Watching the Tour de France on television and seeing the suffering on rider’s faces is one thing. Comparing their efforts to your own on Strava is something else entirely. What effort does it take to stick with the peloton for 120 miles? To launch a breakaway? To solo to
Components
HED just released a new aero disc version of their Vanquish wheel, the Vanquish Aero Disc. The wheel is based on a spoked wheel design with carbon skins for aerodynamics. The new wheel is disc brake-compatible and uses a super wide 30mm external & 21mm internal width. The Vanquish
Culture & Opinion
A study, published in the Journal of Transport and Land Use, indicates that a person’s neighborhood plays a large role in whether or not they decide to commute by bike. The study found that people who live in high-density, mixed-use neighborhoods (downtown or near large college campuses)
Tech & Data
Folksam, a Swedish insurance company, just released the results of its annual helmet safety test and there are some interesting findings. To start, according to the study, the best MIPS helmets offer up to 36% better safety than the average non-MIPS helmet. Folksam’s test methodology is similar to
Tech & Data
In the lead up to the 102nd edition of the Giro d’Italia, Zwift has announced a partnership with RCS Sport to bring a brand-new course to Zwift. The course replicates the 8.2km (5.1 mile) TT prologue of the Giro and it will be released the same
Culture & Opinion
Let me first say, DUH. At the same time, it’s good to have some solid evidence to slap those who claim otherwise in the face with. Especially if they are the ones in charge of infrastructure. Providing cyclists with bike lanes protected from vehicle traffic (a coat of green
Tech & Data
Wahoo Fitness is adding a third cycling computer to its lineup today. The Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM builds on the platform of the original ELEMNT and more compact BOLT by adding a color screen, longer battery life, and smart navigation features. Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM Features * High-resolution color screen * On-the-