“Don’t Quit Before the Miracle Happens!“ The other day I saw the above quote on Big Jim’s page, Fit Recovery. It really struck a chord with me. In fact I loved the quote so much that I’ve printed it on an A4 sheet and put one in my home office and another in my gym…
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Spring has sprung and there’s work to be done!
For any of you reading this in the Northern Hemisphere, I am sorry for your loss (of summer). Down here in the Dirty South though, winter has finally retreated and spring is most definitely in the air! I know it’s been a little quiet here over the winter. I did actually have a reduced season…
Homemade “Beta Fuel” gels for 25 cents!
Homemade SiS Beta Fuel gels at a fraction of the price? Count me in! If you cycle a lot (and ride hard), using big brand or store bought gels can get quite expensive for what are basically little packets of liquid sugar, plus many contain a bunch of unnecessary ingredients. Read on to learn how to easily make your own energy gels!
February: Aiming for a better year?
In February of last year, I published an article titled “February: Time to check in on your 2025 goals.” It was a reminder to keep tabs on your targets for the year and ensure that you’re on the right track. Shortly after I published that, my motivation and love for the bike dropped like a…
The shorter crank revolution
Every time I browse a cycling website there seems to be an article on how the peloton are adopting shorter and shorter cranks. It’s all the rage right now. This was of course spearheaded by Tadej Pogačar running 165mm cranks and winning just about everything. So if that’s the case, then 165mm cranks must be…
Cycling Superstitions: Unlucky 13
Being assigned race number 13 is considered to be unlucky for cyclists. At least, it used to be back in the “old school” racing days. To combat the number’s alleged unlucky vibes, many riders would attach the number upside down on their jerseys and bikes. While most riders aren’t all that worried these days, you…
