Even if old ideas fade away, if they have value, they’ll kick around and reappear. So it is with “empty space” between a bicycle’s fork and its wheel.
by Dan Empfield, September 28, 2009
Short course stars Greg and Laura Bennett, in the midst of a year spent recovering from injuries, venture into long course, conquer Augusta, and qualify for the 70.3 Worlds
What is the most important muscle in your body? Of course you know the answer to this. It’s your heart. That thing is just one big muscle, and when you think about it, it’s pretty miraculous.
I have made small in-roads toward learning what it means to serve others, but have not done as much as I should. The Musselman Triathlon is a chance to give something back. But to whom, and how?
It’s that time. The bike industry is again focused on Las Vegas. The big companies are pulling back resources from America’s bike industry trade show, those brands seeking a leg up increase their floor space.
This, a companion to “What’s in a tire,” describes the difference between butyl and latex tubes, and also the calculus of tire pressure, and how to choose the right pressure for a race course.
Chrissie Wellington rides hard. Very hard. And very fast. But does her position fall in line with what we teach and preach at Slowtwitch U, or is she an outlier bucking the trend?
As you will see herein, the theme this week is “Let’s explore!” In so doing, you’ll be using your fitness to do some good things for your mind and your body.
We’ve reached an important milestone here at Musselman Headquarters. Our liability waivers are drawn up. Oh yes, and registration is now open.
Scott, Specialized, and others are all making a new generation of timed race bike. Giant’s Trinity Alliance seems to be the closest to making its version consumer ready.
Ironman’s owner to test pros and elite age-group athletes both in and out of competition. Will AGers have to register with ADAMS? Details to follow.
WTC has taken a bold and affirmative step, and has set several industry standards with its new anti-doping program. But AGers as well as pros? That’ll require uncommon smarts and agility.
In bikes and fine art, sometimes value is not appreciated contemporaneous with its introduction. So with the Trinity 0 (last year’s Trinity 1), and most retailers who carry it won’t grasp this model’s importance.
