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Tag Archives: winter
Wells Ave racing starts in one week
The Boston Road Club’s Wells Ave training race series has been going on since 1981 (30 years! wow!). It’s a criterium race series that is geared to help new racers get into the sport and seasoned racers sharpen up for … Continue reading
Crack o’ Dawn riders not flustered by tough winter
Not so long ago, I posted with admiration for many downtown Boston riders (and riders all over Massachusetts) who brave it out through the winter. Especially a tough winter like this year. Check out this report from WCVB-TV (a 1:48 … Continue reading
Different Lenses for Different Riding Conditions
Looking good is important in road cycling. Style matters; that’s part of the fun. Functionality is important, too, though and that’s where you’ve got to consider lens choice carefully for your rides. On a bright sunny summer day when the … Continue reading
February Sunday Rides
Looking for some Sunday rides this month? Well, the Charles River Wheelmen have one for every Sunday of the month, including Valentine’s Day. Holliston, MA on Sunday, February 7th Lincoln, MA on Sunday, February 14th Framingham, MA on Sunday, February … Continue reading
Winter Bike Maintenance
A little extra attention is needed for bike maintenance in winter time when riding outside. The Boston area conditions can be nasty to delicate bike parts. I recently came across a great blog post at bostonbiker.org that details pretty thoroughly … Continue reading
Finding The Right Balance With Rollers
Riding the rollers can help with winter training doldrums. A little more lively than the trainer, they give you much more of a real road feel. Riding the rollers also requires a bit more concentration which can help to keep … Continue reading
Harpoon Indoor Time Trial
Cycling and beer go well together. Nobody seems to know that better than the folks at Harpoon Brewery in Boston. The Harpoon Indoor Time Trial takes place two weeks from Saturday, providing a great mid-winter goal for many competitive cyclists … Continue reading
Essential Equipment: The Base Layer
The base layer is essential. Something like this little number from Pearl Izumi works well in the winter. It will help keep your core warm by trapping heat and wicking moisture away from your skin. It’s the first thing you … Continue reading
A Little Winter Riding Inspiration from Minneapolis
For a little more inspiration on winter riding, check out this blog post from a Minneapolis rider who’s been doing it for 20 years. There aren’t any Nor’ Easters out that way, but they surely get their share of cold … Continue reading
Spice Up Winter Training: Ride Outside
Getting outside on the road in the winter can be a refreshing break from basement workouts and indoor cycling classes. While there are many virtues of indoor training, cycling was meant for the open road. And, you’ll burn more calories … Continue reading
