The response to our online Tire Pressure Calculator has been tremendous. Cyclists everywhere appreciate a simple tool that allows them to figure out the lowest rolling resistance for their tire size and weight. It makes it easy to optimize tire pressure based on real data. One common request has been to extend the… read more

Adapted from Natsuko’s article published in Bicycle Quarterly 58. During the Fun Ride before the Otaki Mountain Bike Race, the other participants were surprised when they noticed that my bike is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace derailleurs. But for me, the performance of my bike is very important. That doesn’t mean that I want… read more

What a week it’s been! Seven days ago, I imagined Kansas as flat and covered with corn fields. And I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to return to racing after more than a decade away from the peloton. Since then, I’ve cycled 350 miles (530 km) through a beautiful, wild country that reminded… read more