One of the things that are consistent among riding, running, and swimming is, that the more you do something the more efficient you will become. And, the faster you do something, the faster you will become. Although some may find it daunting, it's easier than you think. How do I...
Celebrate PRIDE the Zwift Way
Zwift, the online global fitness platform, has today announced Pride On, an event series partnership with Athlete Ally to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community on Zwift. Athlete Ally is a charitable organization focused on inclusivity. This is the third year partnering with Athlete Ally as Zwift shares the belief that everyone...
Zwift Has a New Look!
Have you been on Zwift lately? If not, when you sign in again, you will be in for a surprise. The dashboard has been completely overhauled. Don't think - no worries I'll just go back to the legacy dashboard. Think again. The new home screen is the home screen. Pairing...
Zealios Keeps You Safe All Summer Long!
Skin cancer is real. There are more than 9,500 people diagnosed every day. More than 3 million Americans have nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). As endurance athletes and triathletes, we need to be particularly careful. All of our activity occurs outside....
Feeling Sad About Selling Your Bike?
I sold my Trek Silque road bike. There, I said it. I felt bad about it but decided I wanted an upgrade and purchased a QR road bike from a local bike shop. I needed the money to put toward my new bike. After the woman picked up my bike...
Does Home or Renter’s Insurance Cover Bicycles?
You never know how good your insurance coverage is until you have a claim, and that's the time you need the best insurance possible. Misconception There is a widely held misconception that high-value bikes are somehow insured by a home/renter's insurance policy, and while there might be some coverage available,...
Zealios Changed Their Packaging!
Zealios, the maker of skin, hair and body creams for endurance athletes, recently changed the packaging on their products. Now, it's easier to take their products on the go! They make the following products: Lipguard - which is perfect for any time of the year to protect your lips; Betwixt...
BlenderBottle Hydration Halex
You know how when you drink from a water bottle and you have to tilt the bottle up to drink it? Now, with the OmniFlow Technology, no tilting is required. Squeeze the bottle to activate the straw! The new bike bottle is called BlenderBottle Hydration Halex and it comes in...
No Ironman North Carolina this Year
A few weeks ago, I went for a ride with my training partner. We went out at 4:45 am. It was pitch black. Thankfully, I had purchased a set of lights from one of the local bike stores and was ready. We rode together for about two hours and thirty...
Who Wants to Join Me In A NYC Bike Tour?
I have always wanted to do the TD Five Boro Bike Tour but it always came so early in the season and I never felt ready. But when they moved the tour to Sunday, August 22, I was all in! The bike tour starts in lower Manhattan and then finishes...