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this year the goal is a timed century in the mountains on NC. I've never even considered races, but would like to try them if I could get in good enough shape not to embarrass myself.
This new year I would like to actually train as opposed to just riding. I've tried to read books on training, but they all go over my head. From what I can understand, intervals should be a big part of the training. I have a heart rate monitor and am thinking about whether I need to get a...
Guys, I need help finding an online sportsbook, that takes US customers, that has more cycling betting options than just the winner of the TdF. Does anyone have any suggestions?
It is a 250m track, looks wooden from what I can tell. Check it out.
http://www.riverwalkcarolinas.com/cycling-outdoor-centers/veldrome/
Another question, do you use the same shoes/pedals that are on a road bike or something else? It seems like when I was watching the world championships...
I'm in the US. Yeah I'm a roadie. Are you talking about adding bars and moving the saddle to my road bike, or doing that to a track bike? Most of the bike sites I'm used to going to for road bikes don't have track bikes, except felt.
There is going to be a velodrome built near my house, and I was think about looking into a track bike. I know nothing about them. Isn't there different bikes for sprints and pursuits? Where can I go on the web to look at some? Any suggestions?
Thanks for all the replies...I am wanting to get a new bike, and didn't want to waste money on the wheels that came on whatever bike I decide on. I am 5'10" and 200 lbs. and hoping to lose another 20lbs. As one can tell by my weight, I'm not the best climber, so I would like wheels that would...
I'm looking to upgrade my road bike wheels, but I know very little about them. I guess I'm just scared of all the different types out there. Is there anywhere I can go to learn more about them?