For any cyclist that follows the "n+1" bike ownership rule, you will more than appreciate the RPM Cadence Sensor from Wahoo. Instead of buying a speed and cadence sensor for every single bike in your garage, the magnet-less RPM is a dream to switch from one bike to another, meaning you can instantly move back and forth from your gravel bike, to your winter bike, to your commuter, on to your fat bike, then your mountain bike – you get the picture.
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Over the past 6 months, I have logged many miles in the saddle, both on the road and on the trail. The old saying is true when it comes to riding, you can never have enough gear or too many bikes. In addition to climbing items, a healthy portion of my wish list this holiday season is made up of bike gear.
Photo: Chris Hunter
Listening to the sound of waves crashing against the jagged cliffs below, I slowly climbed up the first of the Twin Sisters, or Twin B#*ches as they are so affectionately known by the ride veterans. As cars buzzed past along this gorgeous stretch of the Big Sur coastline, the words of Ernest Hemingway filled my head:
“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle."
Do you have a favorite hiking trail, cycling route, road trip, or race that you never want to forget? Now you can bring your favorite routes and trails to life, by creating sculptures and canvas prints of those outdoor activities and spaces that you love.
The roads around Marin are not exactly known for their smooth tarmac. Every time I return from a long ride, I feel as if I have been beaten by a stick. Needless to say, I was excited to hear last year about Ergon's lightweight CF3 Pro Carbon seatpost, which is now finally available. For 2014, Ergon follows up their original suspension seatpost with an offset version (pictured top left).
When riding in a new city or on a new route, it is not always…