The state of cycling when it comes forging a harmonious bond between motorists and cyclists is certainly a volatile subject. No one wants to blink in this dance. I wrote about my last encounter with a motorist in my “Why is There so Much Hate Towards Me, a Cyclist?” and recently had another incident. This time it’s about dogs chasing …
My Experience: PowerBar HIGH INTENSITY Beta Alanine
Having trouble lasting more than a few hours? Needing to reduce the burn while pushing the tempo? Are your peers secretly riding and racing with someone else? Is it time we forget the little blue pill and start popping two white pills? Jimmy Johnson Extenze jokes aside, is there a product that can help manage and reduce muscle burn and …
Avoid the Standard Bike Specs Pitfalls:The Perfect Bike by You
Are you in the market for a new bike? Do you want to get the most bike for your dollar? While there are numerous ways to accomplish this, here is one way to fine-tune, modernize, and save money in the long run on your next bike purchase: I was reading this article on Slowtwitch.com and it raises a great point …
Here’s a Blank Canvas — Create your Dream Bike
Here’s a Blank Canvas Now, it’s your turn to create a one-of-a-kind dream machine Instructions: Click the desired canvas Save the image to your computer Conjure up your creative juices and design a bike no one else will ever have. Don’t worry if you’re not an artist. Just have fun! Send your design to info[at]kanebikes[.]com or call us: 910.455.1011 You’re …
What if Cyclists were like NASCAR Drivers or Triathletes?
There are a few types of people: “those that know”, “those that know what they don’t know”, and “those that don’t know what they don’t know”. I honestly feel like the last one applies to cycling teams and sponsorships. We have these athletes scratching their heads about why sponsors are leaving, wait, sprinting away. Are the athletes themselves to blame? …
Cutting Bike Race Predictability: Nature Valley Grand Prix
There is a standard formula for bike racing now-a-days. The U.S. Postal Train perfected it, displayed its dominance, and teams try to replicate it whenever possible. It’s proven, it works. The formula? Everyone waits until the last climb, one team drives the pace, or a sprint train wraps up the race. However, as a result, the guessing and anticipation in …
Race Report: 2011 ESI Augusta 70.3 Ironman
A lot can happen in a year. In 2010, I embarked upon tackling my first half Ironman / 70.3 event. The christening event was the ESI Augusta Georgia 70.3 Half-Ironman on the last Sunday in September. I’ll be the first to tell you, I track loads of training data, but I never really analyze it. (It’s a little thing called …
Why is There so Much Hate Towards Me, a Cyclist?
We read about road-rage all the time and the burgeoning incidents towards cyclists. This happened to me recently and it really struck me as a new low in how non-riders behave and treat us (and I’ve had full 48oz drinks thrown at me by passing cars, run off the road, etc). I had dropped off my car to be worked …
USAT Nationals Part II: Dawn of a New Day
When we last left off, our Jack Kane Pit Crew was driving off into a sunset and while movies may end this way, this is the real world, and a triathlon race weekend at that. Part II: Dawn of a New Day [hr] Day 3: Expo All Day, Jeff: Reloaded, Jack Kane Domination, Calm Before the Storm Friday was a …
In Honor of Port Authority Officer Ken Tietjen, www.kentietjen.org
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 …
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 …
New Marketing Manager
Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles hires Brand Marketing Manager Jacksonville, NC – Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles, a custom paint and road-tested bicycle company, has hired Zane Schweer as its first Brand Marketing Manager. Thanks to continued growth, prominent athlete sponsorships, and spectacular professional paint work, the company requires a full time manager for the brand. Kane Bicycles is known …
New 2011 Website
2011 has and is bringing a lot of changes. The biggest one is overhaul of our website. Please, if you come across any bugs, slow loading pages, links that are not working, or anything else, please email us and let us know. We want this to be a smooth running site for all of our customers and fans. We have …