High-Intensity Interval Training and the Aging Athlete January 28, 2015For athletes who have been in their sports for a long time, as in several decades, performance declines as they move north of 50 years of age. The research tells...
Workout Wars: Indoor vs. Outdoor Training January 23, 2015A recent article by Outside Magazine suggests that riding inside may be the best way to train. We think so, too.
The Importance of Good, Basic Habits January 15, 2015PurplePatch Fitness coach, Matt Dixon, discusses how critical good habits are to athlete success.
10 Winter Fat Bike Gear Must-Haves January 12, 2015Winter roared back into Madison last week with snow, wind chills worthy of warnings, and near-record low temps. And yet, our winter commuters continued to arrive by bike. So we...
Virtual Route of the Week: Vallorie - Col du Galibier January 8, 2015 Previously featured as a route from the Briançon side, this week’s ride allows you approach the pass from the other side.
Bones Rack Receives Design Trademark December 29, 2014We always knew there was something special about the Bones®. Its iconic design has become synonymous with "bike rack" and since its introduction to the market in 1966, we've produced...
Indoor Training Session with Pro Triathlete Sarah Piampiano December 23, 2014 One of my favorite sessions right now is my Friday morning trainer session, which focuses on neuromuscular firing.
Spotlight on the SuperClamp 2-Bike December 10, 2014It's common for us to receive emails from customers, dealers or reps with various types of product feedback. And with that comes a handful that stand out among the rest,...
Nutrition Periodization for the Holidays December 3, 2014Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way...to the fridge! The holidays are here and with that comes another article about nutrition for the holidays. But this isn't your typical...
Free Your Bike and Your Soul Will Follow December 3, 2014As I write this post, the snow is quietly falling in our hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Thanksgiving was last week, and will quickly be followed by Christmas and a plethora...
A True Saris Ghost Story October 28, 2014This past summer, Saris celebrated its 40th year of existence. Like all companies, we have our own inside stories, or lore. These are the stories that give our company its...
Supplement Review: Beta-Alanine October 21, 2014Looking 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...