Voler Tech 101
New for 2012, Voler has redesigned the chamois pad in their top-of-the-line shorts and bibs. Learn all about the new gender-specific Estrella LD Pad by watching the videos below:
Resources
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Perfecting the Paceline
The importance of a good paceline can not be overemphasized. It is a necessary skill for maintaining and increasing speeds in group situations such as chasing down or creating breaks in races, or getting through windy stretches as quickly as possible. By taking turns riding in the wind with the others positioned behind, riders can save up to 30% of their energy while sitting in the draft.
Keys to a Paceline:
Paceline in Action:
Focus on the New Felt F1
Irvine, CA – Felt’s flagship model, the F1, is meticulously engineered and crafted with one clear purpose: to win. The all-new F1 uses Felt’s cutting-edge carbon fiber manufacturing techniques—Modular Monocoque Construction and InsideOut internally optimized molding—to shave 100 grams off the 2010 F1 while increasing overall stiffness by 35 percent. With race-ready Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting components and Mavic Carbone Ultimate wheels, this race rocket weighs in under 14 pounds. And with its new ControlTaper headtube and oversized BB30 carbon bottom bracket shell, it handles like a dream.
Felt Bicycles is one of the new sponsors of Team Simple Green/Bike Religion for 2011.
Simple Green as a Chain Cleaner
I love my Park tool, but have always hated the cleaner solution (makes a huge mess everywhere) so I replaced that with un-diluted Simple Green – see the results below. And the residual mess hosed off the driveway and the bike without any problem. Oh and did I mention that Simple Green is only 10 bucks per gallon; the Park cleaner is 10 times that amount.
Road Wars
Los Angeles, CA – In the Oct 5 segment of KABC Channel 7 News series, “What’s Bugging You?”, they reported on how bicyclists ignore traffic laws, infuriating motorists. The fact that they titled the segment “Road Wars” was a bit disturbing, as it made it sound as though the two factions cannot get along on the road together, which is far from true.
Watch the video clip and think about how you represent Cycles Veloce/Team Simple Green when you’re out on your bicycle. Every time you don your team kit and hit the road, remember that your actions with motorists, pedestrians, as well as other cyclists. are a reflection of the club. We hope that you always obey the traffic laws and that your conduct is one that shows the team in a positive light. And remember, when it’s you against a car, the car will almost always win, so ride “smart”.
Replacing Shift Cables
The new Gore Ride-On Professional Cables are smooth as butter. Here’s a short video showing just how easy it is to change your cables over to this new product. NOTE: The cable system has been updated for 2010, so make sure you purchase the latest version.
Courtesy of VeloNews Video
How Not to Get Hit
Source: BicycleSafe.com
Here’s a nice article about how not to get hit by cars. What seems obvious is sometimes overlooked by the overzealous cyclist. So take a minute and read this article, then ask yourself, “Did I do that the last time I was out?”
Read the full article here.