My previous article on how the average roadie compares to a pro cyclist has been trending recently. With the Tour de France in full swing many amateurs are still asking themselves just how much better are the top professional riders (spoiler: a lot). Since that article was published in 2021 the power numbers of World…
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Back on Continental GP5000’s
Over the years I’ve tried a number of road bike tyres, including top-end models from Specialized, Schwalbe, Vittoria, and Mavic, but I always find myself coming back to the tried and trusted Continental GP-series. Specifically, the GP5000S. I was a huge fan of the GP4000 and the tyres have gotten slightly better with each new…
Strava Premium: Do you subscribe?
Although I was not an “early-adopter” of Strava, I’ve been an annual Premium subscriber for a number of years, mostly letting it roll over each year without a second thought. The price of Premium went up again this year. My subscription renewed at their increased price of $99/year (up from $82). That’s not exactly a piggy bank breaking amount of money compared to some of the stuff we spend on cycling related purchases, but exactly what additional featured am I actually paying for? What does that hundred dollar bill get me?
Insurance: Are your expensive bikes fully covered?
BORING! Yeah, I know. Shopping around for insurance isn’t exciting. Even just thinking about it send me into a blank stare of boredom. There are SO many other things I’d rather be doing. Like even mowing the lawn. Or watching the grass grow back afterwards… But it’s important. Not only can it save you a…
Two Wheels with TC 