One of the most important components on a bike, the chain is often the most maintained part whether it’s made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are chrome-plated or stainless steel to prevent rust, or simply for aesthetics. It gets worn out, needs lubing and constantly picks up dirt and even mud when […]
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Carbohydrates: Fuel for Your Cycling
By Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D. of Active.com Click here to read Full Article Many cyclists consider sports bars and gels high in carbohydrates to be handy pre-ride snacks and a good source of calories during rides. These energy sources help provide ample carbohydrates, with minimal amounts of fat and protein. Many cyclists eat irregularly or […]
Ride for Heroes 2011
The good people organizing the Moritz Ride for Heroes, let us know tonight that the 9th annual event will be held on April 16th, 2011. This is a must do for any cyclist in north Texas and the ride starts at 8:30 AM from the Aledo High School in Aledo, TX. Six route choices ranging […]
The Pre-Race Meal
By Matt Fitzgerald for Active.com Click here to read Full Article Every meal is important, but no meal is more important than the one before a race. Choosing the wrong foods, eating too much or too little, or eating at the wrong time can affect your performance and possibly ruin your race, or at least […]
Heat acclimation benefits athletic performance in hot and cool conditions
Source: http://media-newswire.com Click here to read Full Article Turning up the heat might be the best thing for athletes competing in cool weather, according to a new study by human physiology researchers at the University of Oregon. Published in the October issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology, the paper examined the impact of heat […]
Abilene Planning To Become More Bicycling Friendly
By Julie Phillips, KTXS Meteorologist Click here to read Full Article ABILENE, Texas — The city says making Abilene more bicycling friendly will benefit our community, and that’s what they’re planning to do. The League of American Bicyclists ranks Texas as only 41 out of the 50 states for being the most bicycling friendly. Bicycling […]
Low-Carbohydrate Beverage Plus Protein Improves Endurance Performance
Depending on exercise intensity, a low-carb beverage with a moderate amount of added protein can improve aerobic endurance–even though it contains half the carbohydrates and less than one-third the calories of standard sports drinks, according to a study by Lisa Ferguson-Stegall, M.S., and colleagues of The University of Texas at Austin. Cyclists Go Longer on […]
The Texas Custom Bicycle Show
Come see the bikes and meet the best handmade framebuilders from Texas and beyond! The 3rd annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show is an exhibition of custom bicycle frame builders with styles as diverse as road, mountain, city bikes and track bikes – built in steel, titanium and carbon. This year, the show also includes local […]
Matz cycles to National title
BY JIM LEITNER of thonline.com Click here for Full Article By competitive cycling standards, you could consider Deb Matz somewhat of a late bloomer. The 1978 graduate of Dubuque Senior began competing just two years ago after six years of recreational riding. But over Labor Day Weekend, the Plano, Texas, resident won two gold medals […]
Ride 2 Recovery: Injured troops bike through Peninsula
By KEVIN HOWE of MontereyHerald.com Click here for Full Article Army Sgt. Angel Herrera was shot in the abdomen with a rocket-propelled grenade in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan. But that hasn’t stopped her from taking part in this year’s 450-mile, San Francisco-to-Los Angeles bike ride. Herrera, 32, of Corning, was wounded while serving as […]