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  1. Protected Bike Lanes Ride Wave of Popularity Protected bike lane, cycle track, Green Lane, low-stress bike lane – whatever your preferred nomenclature, cities in the U.S. have been implementing these on public streets at impressive rates. No idea what I’m talking about? Picture this: a bike lane that uses physical dividers to separate the bike lane from automobile traffic and sidewalks. These physical barriers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials, level of permanence and protection. Everything from striped buffers painted on ...
  2. Open Streets Minneapolis If there’s one thing that makes Minneapolis a fun and interesting place to live or visit, it’s the unique characteristics of our neighborhoods. According to Wikipedia, “Minneapolis consists of 11 communities, each of which are subdivided into anywhere between 4 and 13 neighborhoods.” Most of these neighborhoods have small pockets of independent businesses that reflect the collective personality of the people who live there, not to mention the beautiful parks and natural features lik...
  3. I'm Not Glowing; That's Just Sweat Photo Credit: Snowy Mountain Photography By: Lindsay Goldman, professional cyclist for Hagens Berman | Supermint. “How has your pregnancy been?” She was a prenatal massage therapist with a soft voice and gentle hands. No part of what she was about to do to me involved digging fingers into sore muscles, pulling fascia and painfully working out knots, everything I know from years of cycling-specific massage. She was used to coddling soft, gentle, glowing expecting mothers who lovingly cradle...
  4. The Mid-Summer Slump I see it every year. Athletes come to me with the mid-season slump. "I am not motivated to do the intervals," or "I can't get my watts to the intervals that you have prescribed," or the big question: "Why am I torturing myself every day with these masochistic workouts that I am paying you to give me!?" All these issues generally come back to a couple of causes. Number one: They have been training hard since the previous November and need a mental and physical brea...
  5. MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform: the Core Difference Photo credit: Max McCulloch, @maxmccullochvisuals By: Isabella Bertold, Pro-Cyclist for UCI Women's Team InstaFund Racing Yes, indoor rides are mentally tough, but totally worth it because I know that at the end, I will have had a solid training session. Less variability means that my interval sets will be quality. On cold and rainy days indoor training is certainly safer, and thanks to virtual training platforms I actually find myself pushing just that little bit extra when train...
  6. Meet the High-Performance Pump Head Bike Fixation has just launched the new High-Performance Pump Head (HPPH) for use on all our manual and electric air pumps, and Bicycle Repair Stations. From concept to production, the HPPH has been a 5 -year project that we are now pleased to share with our customers. With an in-house working title of “Air Chuck Norris,” (not chosen for obvious reasons; no one wants to tread on that guy’s intellectual property) the HPPH has been shipping on all new production orders since February 5, and, of...
  7. How to Get Ready for A Winter of Bike Trainer Work By Matt Dixon, coach and founder of Purple Patch FitnessAs the winter months loom, many triathletes and cyclists are getting set for much of their training to be performed indoors, on a bike trainer. The shorter and colder days make riding outside tougher to execute, adding another factor for many already time-starved athletes to stay indoors over the coming months.As discussed in prior articles (The Golden Rules of Indoor Riding), while indoor riding is not going to help your cornering, stan...
  8. First-Timer's Report of the National Bike Summit By Emelye Sturges, Bike Parking Sales ManagerAs a cyclist, and as someone who's been involved with some aspect of the bike industry over the past 6 years, I was aware of the hard work the League of American Cyclists does for bike infrastructure and advocacy in America. This year I was fortunate to see it first-hand when I attended the League's National Bike Summit in Washington, DC.Experiencing the Summit is like no other. There is an energy when a group of individuals from all areas ...
  9. Four Pillars for Time-Starved Athletes: Strength Training By Matt Dixon, coach and founder of Purple Patch Fitness Whenever we broach the subject of strength training for endurance athletes it can quickly elicit evangelical reactions for those on both sides of the argument. I hear some endurance coaches proclaim that there is no value of training outside of the specific demands of the sport; while a CrossFitter will proclaim that endurance activity is grossly overrated and the real resilience and endurance comes from having strength as the centerpie...
  10. Here's Why You Should Consider Riding Your Bike in the Country this Spring When the weather turns warm, we're all itching to get right out onto the road. And you should, but we want to put another thought in your head, too: take your bike with you when you hop in the car and leave your house this spring. Drive somewhere remote, new, exciting, and bring your bike along for the ride. Here's why. Taking your bike to new location is about remembering why you love powering away hours on your 2-wheeled transport. It's about feeling like a kid again as...
  11. Dealing with Heat Stress Excerpt from Cycling Science by Stephen Cheung, PhD and Mikel Zabala, PhD (Human Kinetics, 2017) with permission from the publisher. Available at www.HumanKinetics.com Part of the beauty of cycling is that it is an outdoor sport in which training and competition take place across a wide range of weather over the course of a season. Conditions can range from the cold weather associated with the spring Classics in northern Europe through to the heat typically found during the Tour ...
  12. Biking Beyond Borders: Chasing 12,500 Miles and Family Adventures on the Road with Ted + Laura King Once upon a time Strava decided that my annual mileage target should be 12,500 miles. This has happened for many years in a row and as I take a peek at the calendar, which is fast approaching the end of 2023, once again I’m zeroing in on that 12,500 mile figure. It would appear that Strava’s algorithm knows me well. I ride my bike a lot. Sure, my annual mileage doesn’t hold a candle to Amanda Coker’s world record – in fact, it would take me nearly seven miles at my current rate to cover wha...
  13. Destination - the Enduro World Series: Meet Cindy By: Cindy Abbott, pro mountain bike racer. I never thought I’d become a professional mountain bike racer. The term “professional athlete” might elicit thoughts of billionaire NFL football players, Olympians, and superstars who are larger than life. But I am a professional athlete, and I am not larger than life. My full-time job is not riding my bike; my full-time job is as an arborist. It’s a highly dangerous and tiring occupation, leaving little energy for the ...
  14. Community Profile: Indianapolis, Indiana How did Indianapolis suddenly appear on many of the "Top Cycling Cities" lists? We interviewed Jamison Hutchins, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the City of Indianapolis, to find out. 1) Why is being bike-friendly important to Indianapolis? It is a fun, economical and healthy way to address growing transportation demands, especially in the rapidly growing downtown. We have a wonderful trail/greenway network that extends to every side of town so with a few m...
  15. You Can Help Make Our Bike Racks Great By Sarah Reiter, Saris Product Manager Launching a new product into the market is a little like preparing to have a baby. Even when it's not the first time you've done it, the trepidation, the anxiety and the excitement make it feel like you are in new territory each and every time. No matter how much preparation (think birthing classes, reading books, etc.), or thought and planning (think carefully written and edited 8 page birth plans) you've done in the months leading up ...
  16. No Cargo Left Behind: Saris MHS Cargo Basket Gear up for the ultimate adventure with the Saris MHS Cargo Basket – the versatile accessory designed to maximize your cargo-carrying capabilities without compromising legroom. Whether you're embarking on a camping expedition or just need extra space for your gear, the MHS Cargo ensures that no cargo is left behind. In this blog, we'll explore the features that make the MHS Cargo a must-have addition to your outdoor lifestyle. No Cargo Left Behind: The Saris MHS Cargo is the answer ...