Cycle Slang: The Hasselhoff

This definition is from bikehacks.com:

Hasselhoff, or simply "Hoff": A male rider that chooses to go shirtless, also see Pool Boy. A "Hoff" is set apart from a simple pool boy because of copious chest hair.

Shit Cyclists Say

Two Tips to Prevent Knee Injury

by Peter Herreid

Bicycling is a healthy activity, but pedaling at a low cadence on an ill-fitted bike can lead to knee injury. Cadence refers to the revolutions of the pedal crank per minute: the rate at which you are turning the pedals. Higher cadence more evenly applies power throughout the rotation. 

Identifying the Parts of Drop Handlebars

Training Wheels

Featured Bike Ride Route: Belleville

The 36-mile round trip from Capitol Square to Belleville is a nice ride for both new and seasoned touring cyclists. The Southwest Commuter and Badger trails take you into downtown Belleville, where you can have a picnic in the park or dine at a local cafe.

WI Bicycle Rights: Riding 2-Abreast

Peter and I were riding 2-abreast chatting on the way home from a trip to Clasen's Bakery when a driver swung around us and shouted, "SINGLE FILE PLEASE!" 

We were pretty sure we were acting within our rights but looked it up, just in case:

Riding 2 abreast is permitted on any street as long as other traffic is not impeded. When riding 2 abreast on a 2 or more lane roadway, you both have to ride within a single lane. [346.80(3)(a)]

What's a Girl to Do?

Bat for Lashes from Adam Bracegirdle on Vimeo.

Bike Tour Clothing Tips

Having cultivated an aversion to cycling garb as a bike commuter, I was quite reluctant to incorporate any pieces into my touring ensemble. I went my first season without – horrified by the mere thought of padded bike shorts and bright, busy jerseys. 

Cycle Slang: The Annoying Samaritan

This definition comes from bikehacks.com:

The Annoying Samaritan: Motorized human that cedes right of way to a cyclist when said right of way should not be ceded. The annoying Samaritan does not please the cyclist, who was fully prepared to wait his turn, but rather annoys other motorized humans who direct their ire at the cyclist.

Invincible

Invincible - Biking on the last day of the world! from Mike Vogel on Vimeo.

Bike Touring and Camping Food Tips

Rare occurrence of cooking while touring

After a day in the saddle, starting a fire and cooking dinner does not appeal to me and I rather not lug around a camp stove and cookware on a bike.  Instead, we bring food that doesn’t require preparation and stop at a café for breakfast.

DIY: Panniers

Make your own panniers! Check out this post at instructables.com.

Ski Boys

SKI BOYS from Video Zine on Vimeo.