Bob N., one of our riders, requested that we put this video together in honor of a fallen Port Authority Officer who gave his life on 9/11, Port Authority Officer Ken Tietjen. We are trying to raise awareness for the Kenneth F. Tietjen Memorial Foundation, http://www.kentietjen.org/. One of the goals of the foundation is to bring bicycles to kids on …
USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships Part 1
This is going to be one heck of a post. Actually, it’s not a post, it will be an experience. You have been warned. You’ll laugh; You’ll cry; You’ll question your life; You’ll want to buy Jack Kane bikes over the others; You’ll probably think Shakespeare’s true successor has finally surfaced (and this is only part one!)… The word “EPIC” …
Endurance Films Racing Team Bike Design
The design and build-up process of the K Team Carbon Krono triathlon bike for Endurance Films. The Disc Wheel: We needed a completely flat wheel for the design we settled upon for the bike. Thus, Renn’s 5ive 5ive 5ive wheel came into the picture. Frank, at Renn, was very nice to work with, so if you’re in the market, check …
Race Report: Washington, NC Olympic Triathlon
I’m not the only one who was crazy. There were 300+ other people who were just as crazy. I’m sure most people thought we were crazy because of the weather forecast. I swear North Carolina hasn’t seen a day below 90 degrees all summer and it just so happened that on Saturday, July 30, it was supposed to be 100+ …
A Water Bottle Upgrade
There are water bottles and there are water bottles. I have always fashioned the standard bottle of my favorite shop or the team I was on. You know the details: push/pull nozzle, squeeze the body for water, taste last weeks Gatorade (but you’ve ridden three times this week with water), leaks everywhere when you least expect it, maybe hints of …
A Bout with Sciatic Pain
Pain in the a$$ is never fun. Especially for a cyclist and/or triathlete. We spend countless hours “sitting”. What makes matters worse is that it is not just on the bike, but at home, at work, in the car, in bed, etc. Therefore, when there is discomfort, especially shooting pain, it is troublesome. (Now, I am not a doctor, nor …
The Endurance Athlete’s Fraternity and Sorority
Paddling aside, endurance athletes like bring pain to others (and themselves). Whether it’s managing excruciating lactic acid levels due to the “I’ve lost count” interval workout in a session, the hill repeats, the unrelenting headwinds, or the worst one of them all, the trainer workouts, where the fan and tv are both broken. All of these are voluntary, self-improving, relationship-building …
“Blended” Composite or “Single Barrel” Carbon Soles
There are a few prime spots every rider needs to pay particular attention to: hands, groin, and feet. What do these have in common? Weight-bearing contact points on your bike. Today we’re focusing on the feet and the early learning purchasing decisions associated with cycling shoes, specifically, sole materials. Do you (or should you) skip right over the cheaper carbon …
In-Depth Review of ISM’s Adamo Racing Saddle
Working for a bicycle company that prides itself in collaborating with our customers to provide a superior riding experience requires a lot of knowledge and expertise. Jack has 39+ years of experience in the industry. He has seen the ups and downs. Thus, we strive to provide sound insights into the products we may recommend going along with our built …