By Thomas Henson Jr. Mountain biking is about unplugging from daily life, enjoying nature and testing your skills in the open air. So it’s ironic that some of the best safety gear is technology-based. Here are some seriously cool tools you should consider adding to your equipment. Crash Sensor
By Thomas Henson Jr. Everything you do in life has risks, and cycling is no exception. Each year in the United States, more than half a million people end up in the emergency room due to a bicycle-related injury. But telling an avid rider to stay off a bike
By Thomas Henson Jr. If you’re a serious cyclist, someday you’ll probably get inspired to attempt a century — a one-day, 100-mile ride. Or perhaps you’ve done a few centuries and want to try something longer, such as a multi-state ride with overnights. Whatever your specific goal is, staying
By Brian Beatty It is easy to get caught up in the latest technology and equipment to attempt to improve your performance and cycling experience. However, the area that matters the most is the drive train. Not the chain, derailleurs and gears, but the body powering the bike. Adequate
By Brian Diaz People are drawn to cycling for many different reasons. Perhaps they want to commute to work, maybe they love to participate in triathlons, some may have had injuries that limit their weight-bearing activity, and others use road cycling to gain fitness for mountain biking. I was
By Thomas Henson Jr. Here’s a pop quiz: What is the single most important factor to consider when choosing a new bike? Brand Reviews from cycling specialists Recommendations from fellow cyclists All of the above The answer is actually “none of the above.” (OK, that was a bit of
By Thomas Henson Jr. Before you even get out on the road, you could unwittingly break some North Carolina laws. Now that spring has arrived and you’re putting all those winter cycling dreams into action, make sure you know what’s expected. Lights If you’re a sunny-day-only cyclist, you can
Be a part of the first American Diabetes Association Charlotte Tour de Cure! Tour de Cure is the ADA’s premier cycling event, with more than 61,000 riders participating in 44 states. We’re tremendously excited to bring the inaugural Tour de Cure to Charlotte next spring. It’s more than
The American Diabetes Association’s only two-day Tour in the country! 2 days. 200 miles. 1 cause. Be a part of our annual American Diabetes Association NC Tour de Cure cycling event and help us fund a cure for the 1.5 million Americans affected with diabetes in our area. The 2014
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. Once in a while, we see a product and our reaction is “What the %#@&?” The SeaSucker Bike Rack is such a product. Have any of us seriously considered attaching our beloved (and often quite pricey) bikes to the roof of our cars by what
