This is my review of the fifth, all-new, updated edition of Joe Friel's globally respected Cyclist's Training Bible. I have used various editions of this manual for more than twelve years. It's called The Cyclist's Training Bible: The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide. It's not hyperbole! As Joe Friel puts it: as a serious athlete, you probably already have a “training … [Read more...]
Five Ten Cycling Shoes for Rugged Urban and Mountain Biking – Our Review
Five Ten Cycling Shoes offer comfort and style in very grippy, tough, cycling shoes. They are a great choice for urban and mountain cyclists who want to use their pedals effectively, yet don't want to go clipless. Plus, when you hop off the bike, they are comfy to walk in, and silent. And they also look great. I discovered Five Ten cycling shoes a few years ago, and … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 540 vs 840: What’s the Difference?
This post will help you to choose between the Garmin Edge 540 vs 840. These are two recent, major upgrades to the Garmin lineup of industry-leading bike computers. In this post we sum up what is new about both the Garmin Edge 540 and the 840. And we clearly highlight the differences between the two, so you can make up your own mind which one would be better value for you. We … [Read more...]
Garmin Edge 840 vs 830: What’s the Difference?
This post will help you to choose between the Garmin Edge 840 vs 830. Since the launch of the new Garmin Edge 840, a lot of people have been wondering what's new about the 840. Is this long awaited upgrade worth it? How does it compare to the much-loved unit it replaced, the 830? Should you be planning to get the 840 onto your own handlebars? Well, it depends on what you need … [Read more...]
7 of the Best Bike Locks to Keep Your Bike Safe in 2024
This post compares 7 of the best bike locks for your convenience. We also show you the Independent Security Ratings of the strongest, most secure bike locks we could find. Almost all of these locks are rated as Gold Standard by Sold Secure. This post starts with a chart comparing our top choices for bike locks, and indicates what each lock is best suited for. This is … [Read more...]
