Hey there, my favorite cycling afficionado… I just wanted to remind you that now’s the time to sprint over to the Velo Lust store and pick up a sweetheart deal in the Velo Lust store today…. everything is 20% off with coupon code: ZAZZWELOVEYA
“The Amazing Machine” is an original design from Velo Logic.
Cycling Tee Shirts and more…
“The Amazing Machine” design comes in white, black and every color in between.
Use coupon code ZAZZWELOVEYA to ensure you get 20% off.
I suggest you take care of it now, before you get distracted by all that lovey dovey stuff.
BTW…
All merchandise is Merckx-approved… okay, he’s not Belgian, and he’s not human, but Merckx the cat is the the official and beloved Velo Logic mascot. Here he is stamping his paw of approval on the “Amazing Machine” design from Velo Logic.
“Merckx” pounces on the Valentines Weekend Special from the Velo Lust store and recommends you do the same.
A beautiful introduction to America’s “Mont Ventoux,” Pike’s Peak in Colorado. With your ride summiting at 14,115 ft, you’re going to be gasping for air most of the way up.
Sadly, Pike’s Peak was only recently opened to cyclists in 2013. It’s a pity because is one of the most spectacular climbs in the United States, perhaps the world.
Pike’s Peak Vital Statistics
Start: Pikes Peak Gateway
Length: 19 miles / 30.5km
Summit: 14,115ft / 4,302m
Elevation gain: 6,315ft / 1,925m
Average gradient: 6.5%
Max gradient: 13%
One for the bucket list!
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As cyclists we’re extremely lucky. Think about it.
A runner… your speeds are “slow” and “slower.” It beats you up, the pounding on the pavement sends a shockwave through your feet, your knees, your hips, your back. You’re prone to injuries, ongoing pain and even long term damage.
Swimmer – courtesy Flickr user Tyler Bolken
If you’re a swimmer, okay it doesn’t hurt so much. But it’s painfully slow! You literally have to claw and drag your way through a substance that’s trying to smother you. And your view? It’s a freaking stripe at the bottom of a pool, and a few flashes of feet poolside when you gasp for breath.
Cyclists? We’ve got it made. A simple, amazing machine and we can go places no runner or swimmer could even dream about.
We enjoy incredible variety of speeds and emotions. On the flats we fly, on the hills we grit our teeth and grind, and on the descents we go into an exhilarating virtual freefall.
Now I did a few triathlons years ago, that’s how I got into cycling. And I still run, every day in fact, but IMO nothing beats the simple joy and range of experiences that the amazing machine makes possible.
A trail runner’s Altra Lone Peak 2 shoe hits the ground.
I think this translates to indoors too. You can run indoors with a treadmill, but those things are huge and expensive. I’m looking for one right now for my wife. The experience is pretty much “thud, thud, thud, thud.”
The incline feature doesn’t simulate hills because although the treadmill tilts upward, the ground (rotating band) is falling downward. It’s much harder to run up a hill in reality, you have to lift your entire body weight up and over the hill, and a treadmill you just have to lift your foot a little higher but your body weight stays exactly where it is.
Swimming indoors? Yeah, for a ton of money you can install an endless pool in your garage, a friend of mine and swimming coach did just that. It’s very expensive, requires a lot of maintenance… and the experience, well let’s just say you’ll be missling that line and those feet.
Cycling indoors these days is an awesome experience, especially with a smart trainer. Sure, it doesn’t match the outdoors, but it’s a long way from grinding away on a trainer staring at a wall, a workout, or cycling video.
Today, with a bullet-proof bicycle trainer like Kinetic, you can race online in real time with people from anywhere in the world. You can ride in a group, draft, attack… win sprints and King of the Mountains.
It’s an incredible sport. A simple machine, human-powered, and now technology like Zwift brings that fun and excitement indoors too.
Whether you want to learn more about your bike, feel confident on the road, save money, or you're considering becoming a pro bike mechanic, this bicycle repair course has got you covered.
Taught by pro bike mechanics and packed with insider shortcuts and tips, it covers everything from minor repairs to the heavy stuff... and makes it easy to follow along, step-by-step, so you're never confused or wondering what to do next.
If you want to have an entire video encyclopedia of bicycle repairs at your fingertips, that covers you in every situation, then this package is worth a close look.
"Much easier to follow than a book, comprehensive, and loaded with insider tips and shortcuts... these DVDs belong on every cyclist's bookshelf." -Velo Logic
As cyclists we’re extremely lucky. Think about it.
A runner… your speeds are “slow” and “slower.” It beats you up, the pounding on ripples through your feet, your knees, your hips, your back.
If you’re a swimmer, okay it doesn’t hurt so much. But it’s painfully slow! You literally have to claw and drag your way through a substance that’s trying to smother you. And your view? It’s a freaking stripe at the bottom of a pool, and a few flashes of feet poolside when you gasp for breath.
Cyclists? We’ve got it made. A simple, amazing machine and we can go places no runner or swimmer could even dream about.
We enjoy incredible variety of speeds and emotions. On the flats we fly, on the hills we grit our teeth and grind, and on the descents we go into an exhilarating virtual freefall.
Now I did a few triathlons years ago, that’s how I got into cycling. And I still run, every day in fact, but IMO nothing beats the simple joy and range of experieces that the amazing machine makes possible.
I think this translates to indoors too. You can run indoors with a treadmill, but those things are huge and expensive. I’m looking for one right now for my wife. The experience is pretty much “thud, thud, thud, thud.”
The incline feature doesn’t simulate hills because although the treadmill tilts upward, the ground (rotating band) is falling downward. It’s much harder to run up a hill in reality, you have to lift your entire body weight up and over the hill, and a treadmill you just have to lift your foot a little higher but your body weight stays exactly where it is.
Swimming indoors? Yeah, for a ton of money you can install an endless pool in your garage, a friend of mine and swimming coach did just that. It’s very expensive, requires a lot of maintenance… and the experience, well let’s just say you’ll be missling that line and those feet.
Cycling indoors these days is an awesome experience, especially with a smart trainer. Sure, it doesn’t match the outdoors, but it’s a long way from grinding away on a trainer staring at a wall, a workout, or cycling video.
Today, with a bullet-proof trainer like Kinetic, you can race online in real time with people from anywhere in the world. You can ride in a group, draft, attack… win sprints and King of the Mountains.
It’s an incredible sport. A simple machine, human-powered, and now technology like Zwift brings that fun and excitement indoors too.
In the video below, bike thieves get more than they bargained for when they steal this bike. “Ride it like you stole it… and it’s electrified.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bN76TvJspY
Perhaps “motorized dopers,” should be strapped to their bikes… after they have been similarly rewired, and the remote control given to those they tried to cheat.
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TrainerRoad have release a cool short movie documenting a top amateur’s fight to win the National Time Trial Champs.
One of the fastest amateur cyclists in the country right now, Justin Rossi, allowed us to film his life leading up to his most important race: the 2015 National TT Championships. After losing nationals by just nine seconds the year before, Rossi had something to prove and we had a camera. More than a year later, we’re proud to share The Chase.
GCN uncovers what five legends of cycling are up to these days. From the obvious careers such as “coach,” to the more unusual, “prison guard,” here’s the scoop.
Whether you want to learn more about your bike, feel confident on the road, save money, or you're considering becoming a pro bike mechanic, this bicycle repair course has got you covered.
Taught by pro bike mechanics and packed with insider shortcuts and tips, it covers everything from minor repairs to the heavy stuff... and makes it easy to follow along, step-by-step, so you're never confused or wondering what to do next.
If you want to have an entire video encyclopedia of bicycle repairs at your fingertips, that covers you in every situation, then this package is worth a close look.
"Much easier to follow than a book, comprehensive, and loaded with insider tips and shortcuts... these DVDs belong on every cyclist's bookshelf." -Velo Logic
