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Outfit Your Summer Shred: MTB Gear Review

By: Katharine ErwinSummer is here, I hear. I am a lucky gal, I know. But I've also worked hard to be in the position I am; getting to test gear AND write about it. There was a time when I rode a kids...

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Hydration Basics

The Whys, Hows, Whens and Whats of Hydration.By Sports Dietitian Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD @CadenceKitchen Why:The short answer is obvious; to live. As an athlete, your needs for proper hydration go...

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Riding into New Opportunties: Yara Rincon

Words & Photos by Yara RincónHello! For the past four years I called Sarasota my home, as I first studied Marine Biology, then Biochemistry, at the honors college of Florida, New College of Florida...

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Interview: Shredly's Founder Ashley Rankin

This past winter, I embarked on a trip of a lifetime: mountain biking for two weeks in New Zealand’s South Island. What I didn’t expect, was the truly amazing group of women with whom I would bond in...

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Working in the Cycling Industry: Tara Seplavy

Interviewed by Anna Maria WolfYou might not know Tara Seplavy, but I can promise you that when you meet, you’re going to end up being friends. She and I first met at my shop Sun and Air at a yearly WTF...

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Developing Your Injury Recovery Strategy

Recovering from an injury is a skill as important as training and nutrition. written by Amelia Kirby @OatmealiaPhoto Credit: RobotFreshIn cycling, it is a common refrain to hear that “crashing is a...

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Off Season Practices from Seven Road Racers

By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD @cadencekitchenDrop the bike and hit the beach (or couch), it’s the OFF SEASON!For road cyclists, the off season is a period of time between the end of racing and the start...

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Tracking Training Fuel: What Many Athletes Miss

by Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD One thing I constantly struggle with as Sports Dietitian is getting athletes to track what they eat during their workouts. Many athletes will track their general food intake...

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Product Round Up: CX & Winter Gear

By now, we’re well into cyclocross season and some are starting to see snow hit the ground. If you’re like a lot of our team, no one is ready to take their riding inside or you’re gearing up for colder...

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Seven Lessons from Training Indoors

Words by: Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD @CadenceKitchenSettling in to a harsh winter inside is no cyclist's idea of a good time. But moving to icy, snow covered, freezing temps of Minnesota this January put...

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Camaraderie Conquers All: Alaska’s Knik River Glacier

Words by Heather CampfieldPhotos by Jeff KennelI used to dread the onset of winter. I have friends who cannot wait to break out their wool jackets and down coats, but I live in those layers year round...

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12 Nutrition Resources for Cyclists

As the holiday season approaches and cold months set in, it can be difficult to focus on eating well to ride your best. So we’re making it easy for you. Here is a collection of articles written by or...

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Winter Gear Review: Gore Wear

Words by Lori NedescuLet’s face it, I’m a bit of a gear snob. I like things that are fancy, flashy, unique and have a fun Instagram presence. For that reason, Gore has largely eluded me. That’s not to...

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Rocks, Ruts, and Guts: 120 Miles of Gravel in PA’s Susquehanna River Valley

Words by Chris Hadgis Photos by Naomi Jarvis, Karen Brooks, Abe Landes, and Pete Bakken My phone alarm goes off. It’s 5 a.m. and 37-degrees outside. I feel like I never fell asleep. I sit up in the...

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Exploring the Santa Cruz Mountains with the Juliana Bike Quincy

Reviewing the new Quincy Gravel FrameWords by Becca Book OverviewThis beautiful piece of machinery merges the nimble steering Juliana Bike has developed for their mountain bikes and comfortable...

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The Olympics of Fixed Gear Racing: Fixed Nations Cup

Fixed Nations Cup is a bi-annual race that brings together the top fixed gear riders from around the world to compete in a series of three events, experimenting with a format beyond the typical...

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Review: Castelli's Redesigned Summer Kit

Words by Kelly NeunerWhen Castelli first reached out about trying a few summer products, I envisioned big plans for testing things out. I recently relocated from New York to the Pacific Northwest...

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Solo Touring Through Scotland

Words and photos by Brenda CroellBrenda Croell planned her own 551-mile bikepacking route through Scotland on a fat bike. Even with planning tips from locals and meticulous attention to essential...

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The Pleasure and Pain of the Idaho Hot springs Route

Words and Photos by Becca BookThis July, Becca set out to explore the highs and lows of the Idaho Hot Springs Route, a 500-mile loop past 50 natural spas and through countless epic vistas. Although...

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Round Up: CX & Winter Gear

By Becca BookCyclocross offers the most destruction you could wish upon your bike and body in a brief 45-minute race. After 3 years in this weird and wonderful sport, I am still trying to pinpoint...

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