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  1. Catching up with The President of the Memphis Hightailers Foundation, Tulio Bertorini This year we attended the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. and we caught up with the winner of our H3 Smart Trainer Giveaway. Tulio Bertorini is the president of the Memphis Hightailers Foundation. Read about his extensive history with biking: What did you think of this year’s National Bike Summit? This year's National Bike Summit was great. It is always an opportunity to learn from other advocacy organizations and bicycle clubs around the country to see what they are doing we...
  2. Why Ride Indoors in the Summer? By: Trevor and Heather Wurtele, Professional TriathletesRiding a trainer, inside, during the race season, on beautiful sunny days!? Why would you do that? Well, that is actually something Heather and I do fairly often. At least one, but often two rides a week will be on the indoor bike trainer. We generally try to keep our long rides out on the open roads as it is important to be out training in the real world, but if the weather is really bad we have been known to get those long rides done i...
  3. Trunk vs. Hitch Bike Racks: Which is Right for You? You’ve got a bike and are ready to hit the road and explore – welcome to the club! You're almost done making all these big, bike-related decisions, and now it's time to find a car rack for your bike. When it comes to transporting your bike, choosing the right bike rack can make all the difference. Two popular options are trunk and hitch bike racks. Each has its own set of advantages and considerations, making the choice dependent on your specific needs, vehicle type, budget, and bikin...
  4. What's in a Calorie? by Allen Lim, PhD I asked my little nephew the other day if he knew what a calorie was and he quickly replied, "It's what makes you fat." I didn't know if I wanted to laugh or cry. While he was technically correct and his response was unknowingly witty and oddly in tune, I also realized that I might have exposed him to too many pro cyclists and that a three year old shouldn't be concerned about his power to weight ratio. I tried to explain that calories don't make you ...
  5. What Does "Off-Season" Really Mean? I move around a lot. As a professional athlete I’m constantly in transition, both physically and mentally. Travel is a necessary part of being an athlete, regardless of your level of competition. The contingent United States is vast enough to cause significant obstacles to traveling to goal races or anticipated adventures. Most times all you need are some good tunes, snacks, and a vehicle to carry everything. But, sometimes there’s international travel, and since I can’t fit my bike rack on t...
  6. Meet the Saris Tailgate Pad: The Ultimate Bike Transport Solution for Hauling Bikes on Your Truck Take your truck out on the open road with the confidence that your bikes are not just along for the ride but also securely strapped in for the journey. Crafted with precision and innovation, the Saris Tailgate Pad keeps your bike secure, protected, and ready for your next big adventure. Perfectly Sized Featuring near-universal compatibility, the Tailgate Pad has your truck’s tailgate covered – literally. With two sizes to choose from, you’re virtually guaranteed to find the perfect fit so y...
  7. What's the Women’s Bike Mechanic Scholarship All About? There are a few women to come to mind when one thinks of the Madison women's cycling scene, and 30 year-old Cassandra Habel is one of them. Cassandra runs Spoke Haven, a club that's as into social events as they are into riding. This last year Cassandra was among a group of 16 lucky women who were selected out of a pool of over 300 applicants to attend the Quality Bike Product's Women's Mechanic Scholarship. And so in March, these sixteen women from all over the United States ...
  8. Weight Training for Cyclocross By: Lee Unwin, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist In my experience, most cyclists don’t spend enough time doing dedicated weight training. Sure, you might have the 12 oz curls down, but is the rest of your body ready for the extreme demands of cyclocross? If this sound like you, don’t worry - here are just a few specific exercises that will get you ready for ‘cross in a hurry. The Suitcase Lift This exercise is designed to make your bike feel light as a feather...
  9. Where Art Meets Advocacy We're excited to announce that Caleb of Somerville, Massachusetts, is the 2015 National Poster Contest Winner! Every year for the last five years, 5th graders from all across the United States have handcrafted incredible pieces of art that puts their love of the bicycle on display. Based on our experiences in running this contest and from talking with those involved, we've learned that a strong connection to the bicycle early on can transform any bike-yielding individual into one of o...
  10. Which Car Rack is Best for Electric Bikes? Electric bikes have asserted themselves as a fun and useful mode of transportation. These bicycles, powered by physical effort assisted with a moto are rolling into the mainstream market and growing in popularity. Across the pond, over 50% of all new bike sales are electric bikes, a trend that is starting to catch on in the United States. eBikes are more readily available than they have been in the past. From big name bike companies releasing electric-specific product lines (think Electra,...
  11. We Are All Fighting Something We are all fighting something. Do you ever wonder if you are alone in struggling? Do you ever wonder if you are the only one who experiences grief, pain or loss in the way that you do, or over the same things you do? I often wondered that, especially when it came to sport and dealing with injury. The pain, sense of loss and grief that came when I couldn’t play outside or spend time catching up with my friends over a ride or run, cut me deeply. I felt less-than, isolated, not like my...
  12. Riding into the Future: Ted King's Perspective on Evolution in Training Fond memories often pair to things of the past. One’s first car. A Trapper Keeper binder from elementary school. A backyard treehouse. At any age, on any given day we’re surrounded by thousands upon thousands of individual objects, so it takes repetitively in daily life for an item to stand out as memorable once a decade or three has passed. To that end, one thing that comes to mind is my first trainer – and its standout feature of a set of pliers attached to it. I called New England home a...
  13. Bratcakes at Madison Bike Week: A Delicious Comeback! Hello, Bratcakes fans! After a couple of years away, we’re thrilled to announce that Bratcakes is back! We made our return at the Veloround during Madison Bike Week, and despite a little rain, the event was a smashing success. The aroma of sizzling bratwurst and pancakes filled the air, bringing smiles and delicious food to the community. The Numbers Are In! This year, we served over 200 hungry cyclists and community members, an incredible turnout that showcases the growing love for Brat...
  14. Saris' Bike Tracs and Vertical Racks are Getting a Major Upgrade Vertical bike racks remain one of the most popular options for indoor bike parking. Their balance of parking density, configurability, ease of use along with favorable pricing makes them a great choice for home storage and large commercial bike rooms alike. But as bikes have become more diverse in terms of tire and frame sizes and shapes, we found our original Bike Tracs struggling to accommodate the full range of bicycles being ridden today. So, we put our in-house design ...
  15. Making the Most of the Season that You’re In Here we are, just finishing the craziness of the holidays and now, it’s time to hit the ground running for the new year. I’m a couple of months in with a new job, my 3.5-year-old and 19-month-old are nonstop (fun and work), trying to be a good wife, friend, sister, and daughter and YES, I have big cycling goals for the year. The plate is often overflowing, but it’s crucial to make time for your own personal ambitions. For me, cycling is exactly that, it’s my “me” time. I feel refreshed and en...
  16. Power 201 For athletes new to training with a cycling power meter, or cyclists looking for a refresher, we take you step by step through power basics and definitions that will give you the edge in making your powermeter work for you. If you’ve got the basics covered and are hungry for a little more we’ll supply you with articles and workouts from the experts. Power & Power Measurement: Let’s start with defining power and talking about how it’s measured: Power Defined: Power is simply the amount of ...