This post was taken from an excellent article written by Vic Armijo the Facebook group for Ultra Cyclists and RAAM racers, see the source link below. The article is very insightful regarding the follow vehicle and everything relating to it. I copied and pasted it here in its entirety so it can preserved and re-ready later by myself and my …
Best Bike Fit – Part 2
As promised I’ll share my experience with my professional bike fit at Cyclologic in Scottsdale Arizona. I have experienced numerous fits from various friends (a.k.a. the “Bro Fit”), bike shops and fit studios. All are so different in their approach, experience, technology, professionalism, and price. Why do you need a bike fit? See my previous blog post. In my opinion, …
Selle Anatomica 129 mile Test Ride – Best Saddle for Ultra Cycling?
The Views on the Route to Globe Arizona In my preparation for the Race Across America (RAW) I have been contemplating how on earth will I sit on a saddle for 928 miles? What is the most comfortable saddle? Naturally I turned to the Ultra Cycling community and asked for their opinions. Without a doubt everyone had an opinion. …
The Real Un-Cut RAW Crew Tips
A few days ago I had the privilege of chatting with a friend of mine about her experiences crewing for solo RAAM cyclists over the past 4-5 years. Being a rookie I listen to everything anyone is willing to share. I took notes feverishly and relished in her ability to just “say it how it was.” It was real. It …
Cycling: Prevent a Sore Butt
Happy Butt = Happy Ride No one likes a sore bottom out there oozing from saddle sores, chaffed so raw its bleeding, or in so much pain you can’t imagine another minute in the saddle. Below are my learned experiences for reducing or eliminating your butt sufferfest on long rides. Everyone wants a happy butt! lol Bike Fit First, start …
Lets Ride Bikes to Globe AZ
EPIC Rides are for everyone. This one to Globe AZ and back from Gilbert AZ. So last year a few of us rode our bikes to Globe AZ and back. It was a long day leaving at about 3am. Awesome ride with about 140 miles and 8,000+ feet of total elevation gain. This was one of my fondest rides last …
Thinking about Riding to Mt. Lemon from Gilbert…
“Crazy” is absolutely the word that comes to my mind when I think about the next few months. I have a 175 mile ride planned in prep of RAW (Race Across the West) that will take me to a whole new kind of wierd. This will be from Gilbert AZ to Tucson AZ, up to the peak of Mt. Lemon …
Best Bike Fit for RAW – Part 1
Is there really a need for a bike fit? YES. No question. Absolutely. Can’t imagine not having a professional fit. Over the years I have encountered countless examples of cyclists complaining about their lower back hurting, their knee pain, their numb or tingling feet or hands, stiff and sore neck pain, shoulder pain, ankle issues, numb or tingling sensations in …
Legal EPO | What Every Cyclist Should Know About The Controversial Performance Boost.
What are the 3 most controversial letters in cycling? Without a doubt you can ask Lance Armstrong or his haters and get the same answer: EPO. Many in the cycling world want to credit Armstrong’s seven Tour de France titles to his blood doping habit and scandal with EPO. At the risk of sounding like I support Lance Armstrong in …
LOTOJA 2015 Race Report
LOTOJA 2015 was an epic event. I knew I was in trouble when 4 days prior to the race my throat started to get sore and my nose started getting stuffy. A 204 mile race across 3 states is potentially hard enough, but with the head cold coming on I admit I began to feel a bit of fear. The …