A valid question was asked over on Twitter, “Do You Wear Sunscreen When You Ride?” My answer is yes, and well… no. Up until this year I have always worn…
Do You Wear Sunscreen When You Ride?
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Essentials Purchases for Your First Triathlon
This week on Bike Shop Girl we are covering triathlons and the basics of getting started in this quickly growing sport. We began the series with “Talk of Triathlons” and…
Basic Things to Know about Triathlons
Triathlons are an amazing sport to set a goal for, keep your training varied and there are several short tri’s that anyone with basic athletic or active body can complete. …
Clipless Pedal Advantages and Disadvantages
We recently talked about the different types of pedals, and left the conversation with the question “Do I Need Clipless Pedals?” Advantages of Clipless Pedals There are three main advantages…
Naked, Without My Basket
Two months ago I started commuting daily with the most fashionable basket possible, Basil Blossom Basket. At first I felt like a nerd, I have a pannier on one side…
Different Types of Pedals
There are a variety of pedal types out in bike land these days. The three top types of pedals are the following : Platform Pedals These are the pedals you…
Can I Wear Guys Cycling Shorts?
The easy answer to the question “Can I wear guys cycling shorts?” Yes! The hidden answer after that is, as long as they fit you. For a very long time…
Testing Out DZ Nuts at 6 Hours of Warrior Creek
This past Saturday I suited up for a 6 hour mountain bike race. I haven’t been able to get on the bike that often lately, especially the mountain bike. The…
Losing Those Last Extra Pounds? Try commuting
It is a known fact that as we age it is harder to keep the weight off. Not only are our own bodies changing and making it more difficult, but…
The Best of the Best : Bike Trainers
This morning I was, brutally, reminded that some areas of the country are still in the freezing cold and in the need of bike trainers. There are other reasons to…