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  1. 5 Campsites in the South Perfect for Cyclists As a cyclist, choosing a great campsite can be tricky. If you're on your road bike you want tranquil roads with low traffic and great views; if you're on a mountain bike you want easy access to well-built trails without having to go far from your campsite. And if you're in the heat of summer in the south, lakes and swimming holes are a huge bonus for the beloved post-ride dip. Here is a roundup of 5 great campsites in the south you'll want to check out if you're a cyclist,...
  2. Unlocking Adventures with the Saris MHS UNO 1-Bike Tray Are you ready to take your biking adventures to the next level? If you're an avid cyclist looking for a lightweight, versatile, and user-friendly platform tray, you're in for a treat. In this blog, we'll dive into the exciting features of the MHS UNO 1-Bike Tray, designed to expand your horizons and make your biking experience smoother than ever. Expanding Your Carrying Capabilities The MHS UNO 1-Bike Tray is all about expanding your MHS (Modular Hitch System) bike rack. carryin...
  3. Italian Rice Balls, Feed Zone Table Style Republished with permission from Feed Zone Table by Biju Thomas and Allen Lim. Learn more at www.skratchlabs.com & www.feedzonecookbook.com. Italian Rice Balls with Red Pepper Oil Also known as arancini, these rice balls are the perfect fare for a large gathering. You can also serve them as a carbohydrate boost to a fresh green salad. You’ll want to use fresh-cooked, warm rice, which helps the rice balls stick together. Serves 8 2 cups uncooked short-gra...
  4. Eggplant & Onion Fried Wild Rice from Feed Zone Table Republished with permission from Feed Zone Table by Biju Thomas and Allen Lim. Learn more at www.skratchlabs.com & www.feedzonecookbook.com. Eggplant & Onion Fried Wild Rice Fried rice is a great meal to have in your repertoire. There are countless variations in every culture. Dishes like this one can be reinvented from week to week to feature whatever great finds turn up at the farmers' market or to sub in leftovers (bacon or meat, or even the rice). Serve fried rice as a side...
  5. Bike Trainers, Training Software and CycleOps Compatibility Training indoors is best described as "to each their own." No matter who you talk to, every rider has their preference on how best to ride inside. This may include time of day, temperature of room, location of bike trainer, and most commonly - training software and bike trainer of choice. Types of Indoor Bike Trainers When it comes to the hardware, aka: the indoor bike trainer itself, there are really two options to choose from – the smart and non-smart trainer. The non-smart trainer...
  6. CycleOps Science: Resistance Curves Ever wonder how our CycleOps indoor bike trainers work? What makes them unique over other brands like Kurt Kinetic, Tacxor Wahoo Fitness? Easy. It all comes down to science – and PowerTuned technology. This week we're taking a closer look at resistance curves and what makes ours so special. Lesson 3: Resistance Curves and PowerTuned Technology Indoor trainers are made of two parts: physical elements and mathematical elements – and when it comes to resistance curves it is all about ma...
  7. Top 5 Cyclocross Training Mistakes By Jim Lehman, CTS Premier CoachForget #crossiscoming because #crossishere! Cyclocross season is in full swing, but training doesn't stop when the season starts. There is still time to improve your performance, increase your speed, and race up to your potential. As coaches, my colleagues and I work with a mixture of elite cyclocross racers and time-crunched athletes who race cyclocross to stay fit and competitive in the winter. After 15 years working with cyclocross athletes, here are the...
  8. Bike Fixtation Joins Saris Family of Brands Madison-Based Manufacturer Acquires the Global Leader in Innovative Bike Infrastructure Saris is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Minneapolis-based global leader of bike infrastructure, Bike Fixtation. This acquisition will allow Saris to further fulfill their mission, which states, "Through exceptional bicycling products, we commit to positively impacting the lives of each other and our community." Additionally, the acquisition brings together two like-minded companies who...
  9. Almond Cornbread with Grilled Stone Fruit Republished with permission from Feed Zone Table by Biju Thomas and Allen Lim. Learn more at www.skratchlabs.com & www.feedzonecookbook.com. Photo by Aaron Colussi This is a delicious gluten-free cornbread that you can serve as a great dessert or hearty side to your meal. Dense with healthy fats and protein, almond meal is a fantastic gluten-free flour that is easy to work with and yields a rich, moist cornbread or cake that doesn’t feel heavy. Corn flour will give you a smoother text...
  10. Saris Home Storage Given 2015 Good Design Award When we teamed up with award-winning furniture designer, John Kaloustian to create our designer bike furniture line - we knew we were in for a treat. Kaloustian's aesthetically driven design background made him the perfect person to unite function with beauty to create perfectly crafted pieces of bike storage that is both easy on the eyes – and on the bike. Our joint vision came to fruition in the fall of 2014 with the release of The Boss, The Hottie and The Show Off. Now we're excite...
  11. Ride 2 Recovery: Saving Lives by Restoring Hope and Purpose Ride 2 Recovery, a 501(c)3, is a groundbreaking veterans program that saves lives by restoring hope and purpose. This organization was founded on cycling-based programs and has served over 10,000 veterans by providing a way for life. Ride 2 Recovery’s programs have proved successful in several areas of veterans’ lives: 55% of R2R participants that take prescription drugs have reduced or eliminated them. Increased ability to perform normal day to day activities. Speedier recovery from ...
  12. Indoor vs. Outdoor Cycling: Hydration Strategies By Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, METS II Just because it is summer doesn't mean cyclists can't enjoy a nice indoor trainer workout from time to time. In fact, VO2 and interval training workouts are quite popular to do inside under controlled conditions. If you are planning on spending some time in the saddle indoors, remember it should come with a bit of a paradigm shift in your nutrition approach. When riding outside, we usually go through our normal checklist of items t...
  13. Supplement Review: Beta-Alanine by Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS Looking to improve your functional threshold power? How about edging out your competition at the finish line sprint or attacking on the run up of a cyclocross race? All of these require specific training in certain power zones but this type of training is hard. Enter nutrition science and the supplement beta-alanine. Beta-alanine has been getting quite a bit of attention in the cycling world lately and for good reason. There are some bold statements regardi...
  14. The Importance of Good, Basic Habits By Matt Dixon, coach and founder of PurplePatch Fitness Our goal, as amateur athletes, is to adapt and evolve. However, in this complex sport I consistently notice how overwhelming it is for athletes to improve performance. There is simply so much to think about that athletes get drowned with all the positive improvements they feel they need to make. Instead of overwhelming yourself with trying to alter everything, you will be better served by placing your focus on truly nailing the fundamen...
  15. 6 Ways Your Trainer Can Make Life Easier There's no way around it – life can be quite busy. With packed schedules from work, kids or leisure it can be hard to get a ride in. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Inspired by people using a CycleOps indoor bike trainer to make their lives a little easier, here are six things we've learned from their stories: The Parent – We know days can seem significantly shorter when you have kids. For most parents it can be difficult to find time to hang out with their children...
  16. How Cycling Changes Lives: A Veteran's Story For many people riding a bike is a great way to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, all while getting in some exercise. For Army veteran Jasen Watts, cycling is so much more. In 2005, Jasen was on a patrol mission in Iraq when his vehicle was struck by an IED. The impact of the explosion severely damaged both of Jasen's legs and forever changed his life. After recovering from the cosmetic damage to his legs, Jasen entered rehab where he would attempt to mend the...