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24 Feb 2020

Disc brakes do a few positive things for riders. First, they make it possible to brake later and with more confidence. Second, they make weather, wet or cold, less of an issue. The result is a bike yo ... Read more

22 May 2018

Meet Lauren Giles: Taking on Dirty Kanza with Less than a Year in the Saddle

Around here, it’s not uncommon to meet families who are die-hard fans of their favorite college or professional football team with a few baseball super-fans thrown in here and there. Not in the Giles household. Lauren Giles and her family were professional cycling fanatics. So much so that when she later moved away from home, she would plan her vacations to coincide with the Tour de France so she could be home to watch it with her family. Read more

23 Apr 2018

Going Graveling - A Triathlete's Take on Gravel Biking

Last year, after my bike accident, I was out on what I had planned to be my comeback ride. It was to be a solid day to get me back into the swing of things and rebuild my confidence. Instead, I randomly took a wrong turn and got lost on a route that I've ridden many times and with just seven miles to go, my derailer snapped and I was left stranded on the side of the road. Oh and to add to the misery of the day, my cell phone had died so I couldn't call anyone to come pick me up. I started pushing my bike but realized that seven miles was going to be a long, miserable hike in my bike shoes so I sat down in some weeds on the side of the road to try to stay out of the August sun while waiting for someone from my group to come by and call our SAG car. Read more

5 Jan 2018

Getting out of My Comfort Zone and Trying Something New - Team Podium Spotlight

Cyclocross is something I have wanted to try for years but I have always been too afraid. I’m not the most coordinated person, especially off-road. I tried mountain biking several years ago and loved it but I wasn’t any good. I fell.......a lot! Read more

20 Jul 2017

Ready to Take Your Adventures Off Road?

It seems that we meet more and more cyclists and triathletes who are looking for a new adventure. Whether it's feeling like they need to take on a new challenge, concern about safety on the road, or just curiosity about a different type of cycling, off-road riding is on the rise. Read more