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  1. Balancing Parenthood and Triathlon Training By: Stephanie Johnson of RunTriMomYou train when everyone else is sleeping. You push yourself beyond your limits on a daily basis. You are defying your own logic. And when you are out on the race course, you're tired - mentally giving yourself the pep talks and reciting mantra that you will NOT quit. You turn a corner...You see them. Their little arms ready to embrace you and little hands ready to give big high-fives. Those voices in your head are now drowned by the sweetest sounds you kn...
  2. The Scoop on Getting Ready for Gravel Races By: Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach and 2x Dirty Kanza 200 finisherThe growth of gravel and mixed terrain events has opened up a whole new avenue for fun and adventure for cyclists. If you are getting ready for a long day on dirt roads, here are some tips for having fun and finishing strong. Pacing The general rule of thumb with extremely long events lasting 12-24 hours is to start easy. Everyone in the event will gradually slow down as the hours go by, and the riders who perform the best are ofte...
  3. How To Prepare for a Cyclocross Race By: Tyler Stein, MSE Exercise Science and Regional Manager for Saris Cycling Group Cyclocross has become one of the most popular cycling disciplines in part because of how spectator friendly it is, along with the unique demographic of riders that 'cross brings together. Every rider has their own take on how to get ready for a cyclocross race - the following are just a few suggestions that may help. Night Before Traditionally I spend the evening before a race cooking and packing. I typical...
  4. Youth Cycling Changes Lives: Daniel's Story By Daniela, co-director of El Grupo Youth Cycling based in Tucson, Arizona Daniel had no idea just how profoundly bicycles would change his life. How could he? He was only 11 years old. The group home where Daniel was living (at that time) brought kids down to do community service hours at the local bike co-op, BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage). Daniel noticed that there was a build-a-bike class and asked how he could join. Without hesitation, the instructors made it possible fo...
  5. Mac 'N' Cheese Bolognese Photo by Aaron Colussi Republished from Feed Zone Table by Biju Thomas and Allen Lim with permission of VeloPress. Professional cycling teams are served plenty of boiled chicken and overcooked spaghetti when they are traveling from race to race and eating hotel fare. At the 2015 Tour of California, Mark Cavendish requested that we make him some Bolognese. Our team made him a special batch, and he went on to win that day’s stage ... just saying. * Serves 6 Mac 'N' Cheese Bolognese 8 o...
  6. Preparing for Spring By: Casey Lamers, USA Cycling Coach (Level 2)Here in the Midwest we have some challenges to getting ready for the spring riding and racing season. With daylight gone before 5pm and temps normally below freezing we have to do preparation indoors.I have a saying "It is easier to maintain fitness than to gain new fitness." This is a huge motivator for continuing to ride with intensity through winter. The harder work of trying to gain new fitness comes later. Each year we want to be build...
  7. An Insider's Take on Rio de Janeiro The world has been closely watching the city of Rio de Janeiro since the opening ceremonies for the 31st Olympiad on August 5th. From the famous Copacabana Beach to the panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro offered by the Time Trial and Road Cycling events, the Rio scenery and culture has been just as impressive as the sporting events themselves. With the Olympic triathlon event just around the corner, we asked sponsored triathlete and Rio de Janeiro native, Silvia Ribeiro, a few questions...
  8. Bike Room of the Month: Burke Hotel With winter on the horizon, we turn our focus to the enjoyment of riding bikes in the snow. Earlier this year we released our new, easy-to-use fat tire bike storage solution: the Saris Fat Bike Trac. Built with a wider wheel tray, this bike rack is designed for rigs that know a thing or two about frozen fun. This month's featured bike room is located at the newly opened Burke Hotel (formerly the Q Burke Hotel & Conference Center) in East Burke, Vermont. To learn more about the fat bi...
  9. The Evolution of CycleOps It's been over two decades since the CycleOps brand was born. In 1999, four years after its conception, CycleOps joined the Saris Cycling Group family here in Madison, Wisconsin. And we've been here ever since. From redesigning the original Fluid into the bestselling fluid bike trainer, the Fluid2, to creating the world's first magnetic trainer, the CycleOps Magneto, we've created a portfolio of indoor bike trainers we're proud to paint black and yellow with the CycleOps s...
  10. Why Ride with a Smart Trainer: Insights from Brand Advocates There’s no doubt about it: the popularity of smart trainers is on the rise. From bike shops abuzz with interest to remote co-workers joining in on virtual lunch rides to growing prizes in virtual eSports events, everything is coming up smart trainers. Brand Advocate, Dusty Spiller, puts his smart trainer through the paces. Athletes across the globe have taken notice, including our own Brand Advocates. In fact, this year a CycleOps smart bike trainer was the most frequently selected gear a...
  11. Winter Training: The Season of "Trainer-tainment" By Hunter Allen, Coach and Power Training Expert at Peaks Coaching GroupIt’s that time of the year again and for the Northern Hemisphere, those colder days are coming and you’ll be spending more and more time on your CycleOps Hammer smart trainer (if you don’t have one, get one now - they are awesome!) and using the various devices for “trainer-tainment.” Since indoor training has become less boring and quite entertaining now, I am finding that more and more cyclists are spending time inside....
  12. Which Car Rack is Best for My Bike? Whether you’re traveling to Rooted Vermont or cruising down the your local Rails-to-Trails, there’s a bike rack to help get you and your bike where you want to go. We aren’t just talking your classic ride, we can even transport your eBike. Yet before you can hit the road, there are a few things to consider. Chances are you’ve spent hours of research selecting your vehicle and bike of choice. Both play a factor in finding the best bike rack for your needs. The Saris Fit Guide can give you ...
  13. Workout Wars: Indoor vs. Outdoor Training Outside Magazine recently asked “ Which is a better workout: Riding on a trainer or outside?” This is a question often posed during the throes of indoor trainer season. The fact of the matter is riding inside on a stationary trainer can be straight-up boring. This is one the biggest inspirations behind our work on CycleOps VirtualTraining. Like most workouts, getting on the bike is the hardest part. Once you get on, establish your plan and get into the habit, the gains to speed and fitness ...
  14. Power-to-Weight Ratio: What’s Watts per Kilogram All About? By Hunter Allen, Coach and Power Training Expert at Peaks Coaching Group You hear so many cyclists talking about their watts per kilogram ratios: is it really that important? Why is there so much emphasis on the power-to-weight ratio metric in cycling? Will the person with the best watts per kilogram (w/kg) always win in a mountain stage? What about sprinting? Or a mountain bike race? Below I’ll be digging into some of these frequently asked training questions. Ask any cyclist if a lighter bi...
  15. What Type of Indoor Bike Storage is Best for Me? By: Sarah Reiter, Saris Bike Rack Product ManagerThere is a great quote from Anne of Green Gables author LM Montgomery that says "I'm glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers". Living in Madison, WI, I feel like she is speaking directly to us. I love October. The leaves change colors, the sun and light becomes vivid in a different way, and cool, crisp air allows us to bundle up in coats and boots, which feel so novel and new. October ushers in the change from the caref...
  16. Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Invest in a Smart Bike Trainer As the weather starts to cool, the leaves start to fall, and the smell of pumpkin spice hits the air, there’s no denying that fall is here—and winter is coming close on its heels. For cyclists, this change in weather brings a familiar challenge: keeping up with regular training when the days get shorter and the roads become less inviting. As every cyclist knows, staying on top of your training in these cooler months can be a hassle. The snow, ice, shorter days, and increased traffic can be ...