Monthly Archives: September 2010

Anatomy of a Personal Best

Jeff Hemmel overcomes thoughts of smooth legs and Gatorade to set a new record. Once upon a time I rode for pure enjoyment. But today, whether I like to admit it or not, I’m sometimes fueled by outside influences. The … Continue reading

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I Must Be Improving

Sometimes, I feel that the last three years on the bike haven’t been leading up to much. Oh, I can tell my fitness is getting better, and I can climb hills that I couldn’t climb a year ago, but overall, … Continue reading

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Cycling Gear…Why the Cost Difference?

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel looks at the difference between the high-end stuff and inexpensive cycling gear. It’s a question any bike noob has likely asked when stepping up to dedicated cycling clothing — just where does the money go? As … Continue reading

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