Dirty Kanza Women's Camp
Dirty Kanza Promotions is excited to announce a new camp, tailored for women, this fall. The camp will be held in the Gravel Capital of the World, Emporia, KS, on...
How to Make Your Bike Shorts Last Longer: 10 Care Tips
Cycling shorts and bibs wear out fastest from heat, fabric softener, and Velcro snags - not from the miles themselves. Wash after every ride, hang dry in the shade, and...
5 Tips For Riding In The Rain + 10 Wet Weather Gear Recommendations
To ride safely in the rain: brake earlier, use lights and reflective gear even in daytime, avoid puddles and painted road markings, assume drivers can't see you, and slow down...
10 TIPS FOR BIKE COMMUTERS
Top Strategies for a Smooth and Safe Bike Commute 1. Fenders are your friend. Fenders will protect your feet and back from a spray of dirt and water on wet...
There Is No Such Thing As One Size Fits All
by Susan Otcenas The following is an excerpt from a talk TeamEstrogen.com founder Susan Otcenas gave in 2012 at the Women's Summit (part of the National Bike Summit) in Washington...
BIKE FIT RESOURCES AND FITTING SYSTEMS
If long rides leave you full of aches and pains, it's possible that your bike isn't adjusted properly. A bike fit will help you (or your local bike shop) make...
CYCLING MYTHS DEBUNKED - WHO PAYS FOR ROADS AND WHAT IS LEGITIMATE USE?
Fuel taxes, registration and tolls cover only part of what roads cost, and the shortfall comes from general taxes (property, income and sales) that cyclists and drivers both pay. By...
650C Bicycle Tire Guide
(ISO 571, E.T.R.T.O. 571 mm, 26 x 1) Compiled 4/2013 by Jeff Arasmith650C tires can be hard to find, and our friend Jeff Arasmith helpfully put together this list of...
Get A Grip On Leg Gripper Options
Master the Perfect Fit: Explore Top Leg Gripper Options for Ultimate Comfort Not so long ago, almost all cycling shorts came with the same standard "zig zag" elastic leg grippers....
Cycling Gear Guide for the Beginning Cyclists
A beginner cyclist's core kit covers five areas: head protection (helmet), a moisture-wicking jersey, padded shorts or bibs, gloves, and proper cycling shoes. Everything else - jackets, vests, arm warmers...
GUIDE TO WOMEN SPECIFIC BIKES
A women-specific bike is built around the average female body's proportions - shorter torso and arms, longer legs, narrower shoulders, and wider hips - through a shorter top tube, relaxed...
Buyers Guide to Women's Cycling Shorts
Women's cycling shorts come in two main styles - fitted Lycra shorts for road cycling performance, and loose-fit baggy shorts for casual, trail, and mountain riding. Look for a women's-specific...
FIRST TRIATHLON - TIPS & TRICKS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE FUN & FINISH STRONG
Your first triathlon goes best when you prepare your gear and sleep in the 1-3 days before, arrive at least an hour before your swim start, set up your transition...
Climb Like a Woman: Top Tips for Female Cyclists
Are you satisfied? Are you happy with all aspects of your riding? Lance Armstrong isn't. Alison Dunlap isn't. Likely, you aren't either. So what would you like to improve? Climbing?...
Pedal the Big 100: Training for Your First Century Ride
To train for your first century (100-mile) ride: pick an event with a realistic route, find a training partner, honestly assess your current fitness, build up mileage gradually in monthly...