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My thoughts and opinions about things related to the cycling industry.

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Bicycling: Local Shops Need To Lose The Attitude

by Jeff Whitfield on November 11th, 2019

Articles Commentary

I’m with Bicycling Magazine on this one. Bike shops need to be less of a stereotype if they want to stick around.

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BikeRadar: Don’t Let Bicycles Rule Your Life

by Jeff Whitfield on November 11th, 2019

Articles Commentary

Because of the strong connection with our bikes, it’s so easy to become easily obsessed with them.

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Bicycling: It’s on You to Stop Getting Hit by Drivers

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2019

Articles Commentary

How conspicuous do you need to be to ride a bicycle on city streets? Seriously!

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Camelbak Podium Bottle Tested...and Failed!

by Jeff Whitfield on October 31st, 2019

Articles Commentary

BIKE Magazine thinks the new Camelbak Podium bottles are the bee’s knees. I tend to disagree and think there are better options.

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Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike...Or Is It a Schwinn IC4?

by Jeff Whitfield on October 30th, 2019

Announcements Commentary

The new Bowflex C6 is less than half the price of a Peloton. But is it the right choice for you?

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Wahoo ELEMNT Kickr Snap Review Fail

by Jeff Whitfield on October 17th, 2019

Commentary

Calibration and power accuracy issues left me wanting more out of the KICKR Snap. But it does get better.

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Wahoo ELEMNT Roam vs Garmin Edge 830

Wahoo Elemnt Roam vs Garmin Edge 830, Part Deux

by Jeff Whitfield on August 2nd, 2019

Gear Reviews Commentary

In revisiting my case of Garmin vs Wahoo, I changed my mind and switched back to Wahoo. Read on to learn why!

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Wahoo ELEMNT Roam

Wahoo’s Biggest Competitor...

by Jeff Whitfield on June 11th, 2019

Articles Commentary

DC Rainmaker makes some fair points about Garmin. However, I think there's an angle to his argument that is missing.

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Gravel Road on the Kantdu Kanza route

Why I Love Gravel Riding

by Jeff Whitfield on June 2nd, 2019

Journal Commentary Gravel

Interested in gravel riding? Learn what a gravel bike is and why I love gravel riding so much.

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Garmin Edge 830 vs Wahoo ELEMNT Roam

Wahoo Elemnt Roam vs Garmin Edge 830

by Jeff Whitfield on May 24th, 2019

Gear Commentary Reviews

I upgraded my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt to a Garmin Edge 830. But should I have held out for a Wahoo Elemnt Roam?

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