RAAM Follow Vehicle: Life Support System by Vic Armijo

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, …

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 …

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 …