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Mind Your Mental Health

by Jeff Whitfield on March 20th, 2022

Commentary

Walking away from things might be necessary for your mental health. Just know that you’re not alone.

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VeloNut Podcast #4: New Year’s Tips & Tricks

VeloNut Podcast #4: New Year’s Tips & Tricks

by Jeff Whitfield on January 15th, 2021

Tips Exercise Commentary

Jeff and James bring in the New Year by sharing some tips & tricks to help improve your bike training and riding experience.

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VeloNut Podcast #3: Cardio, Breathing, & Mediation

VeloNut Podcast #3: Cardio, Breathing, and Meditation

by Jeff Whitfield on November 28th, 2020

Tips Exercise Commentary

Jeff and James dive into more heavy topics: Cardio and why need it. Breathing and the impact it has on your fitness. How mediation can improve your fitness.

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Why Do Wider Tires Brake Faster?

by Jeff Whitfield on September 7th, 2020

Commentary

GCN does a test on how tire width effects braking, giving us yet another reason to like wider tires. But will road cyclists overcome bias and agree?

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Catalyst 1 pedal on my Nicasio

Switching From Clipless to Flat Pedals for Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on August 31st, 2020

Gravel Commentary Reviews

I'm committing a sacrilegious act in road cycling: I'm switching to flat pedals! Read on about the switch as well as a few reviews of some flat pedals.

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The Pros and Cons of Gravel Specific Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 20th, 2020

Commentary Gravel

Gravel handlebars: some like them, some don’t. What makes them so good...or so bad? We dig into this class of handlebar and what to watch out for.

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Ritchey Beacon handlebar on a gravel bike

Release: Ritchey Beacon Super-Wide Ergonomic Handlebars

by Jeff Whitfield on August 15th, 2020

Announcements Commentary

Ritchey releases a new handlebar that adds plenty of flare and ergonomics...but will the lack of wider versions turn some riders off?

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What the Garmin Hack Could Mean for Sports

by Jeff Whitfield on August 5th, 2020

Commentary

Reports confirm that Garmin paid up after a ransomware attack, an action that will likely be felt by others in the industry.

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Garmin Connect Down For the Count

by Jeff Whitfield on July 23rd, 2020

Commentary

In what is likely a huge blow to Garmin, Connect and all related services have been down for hours, rendering many Garmin devices effectively useless.

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700C vs 650B Wheels: Which One is Faster?

by Jeff Whitfield on July 19th, 2020

Commentary

650B wheels are gaining more popularity, especially on the gravel scene. But are they faster than a 700C wheel? What are the advantages of each wheel size?

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