The Last Rider: A Review

Greg LeMond time trial 1989 Tour de France

Did you happen to catch The Last Rider when it had a theatrical release?  It was June 23, 2023, just before the Tour de France departed, and in the midst of the Tour de France: […]

Reviewed: Burley Travoy

A trailer for city cyclists.   When the pandemic hit, the goal was to avoid people; and that meant avoiding buses, subways, and private cars. They all appeared, at first blush, to be spreading vehicles. […]

Pain Cave Wave Training

Learn how to wave.   Back in the days of rec.bicycles.racing, an internet bulletin board, there were several discussions that could never get resolved.  There was tubulars vs. clinchers.  There was Campy vs. Shimano (yes, […]

Reviewed: Santini Genio Road Skinsuit

Aero is fast. This skinsuit is designed for all day riding. Nearly everyone likes increased efficiency on the bike. The reduction in wasted effort can result in either riding at the same speed with less […]

Reviewed: Castelli Free Aero Race 4 Bib Short

With cycling shorts, the best are the ones that you don’t notice. You put them on, you start riding, they disappear. Their job is to stay out of the way, eliminate chafing, possibly add a […]

Reviewed: Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey FZ

Cool is comfy. And fast. The “summer” cycling jersey conceit seems weird at first. Kind of like the equal and opposite of “winter” fleece cycling shorts. Both seem extravagant. Until you wear them in the […]

Reviewed: Pearl Izumi Versa Pants

Casual technical cycling pants seem like an oxymoron. But there are times when you want to ride long, you know your pants aren’t up to the ride, and you don’t want to bring a change […]

Reviewed: Kryptonite Keeper 755 Lock

Locks that are secure enough to leave a kid’s bike on the streets of New York for a school day yet light and small enough for that kid to carry are hard to find. The […]

Reviewed: Pinhead City Lock Ultimate Pack

The goal is to find a lock solution for urban bike-commuting kids. Something that is safe enough to leave all day, light enough to not mind carrying on the bike or in a backpack, and […]