Monthly Archives: December 2009

Reader Survey Results

I’m far overdue to report back to you the results of the reader survey that you helped me out with.  The response was extraordinary and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the numbers.  I’m humbled by everyone’s support. …

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Australian Cycling Needs A System For Grading

Photo by Leigh Schilling Cycling Australia does a fantastic job at a lot of things. However, one thing that Cycling Australia needs to take from the North American cycling model is their grading system for race categories.

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Why Wear A Base Layer In The Heat?

You may wonder why many pro riders wear an undershirt when it’s a scorching 35C outside.  Doesn’t it seem intuitive that a base layer make you feel even warmer? A good base layer is one of the most underrated pieces …

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Tour Of Bright Tips – When To Get A Massage

I’ve written four different posts for today and in the end wasn’t happy with any of them.  At the last moment I decided this topic is the most relevant since the Tour of Bright is less than 4 days away.   …

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