Cycle and Style

“You don’t have to be a good swimmer to be a triathlete. You don’t have to know how to ride a bike with clipless pedals. You don’t have to be able to run a mile. To start training for your first triathlon, you simply need to want to be a triathlete. That one desire is [...]

When people think of being safe while riding on their bicycle, they think first and foremost of wearing helmets. But wearing a helmet is not going to help you very much if you are not riding in a safe manner and are unaware of your surroundings. Riding your bike in dark or low light conditions can [...]

British-made Rapha cycling clothing is known for their intense functionality and their simple elegance.  Rapha’s classic style is subdued, well-fitting and fashionable without being trendy. It’s nuanced: many of the pieces have color on color markings which don’t scream the brand name.  The clothing is favored for its high performance, comfort and attention to detail. [...]

It’s going to be another cold winter, but you can easily brave the cold if you dress right.  The key to dressing for the cold is proper layering and choosing the right base layer to start with. The fit, the fabric material, and the weight of the fabric are important factors to consider when selecting your base layer. Base layers [...]

In winter, wearing several well-chosen layers of clothing is an important part of staying warm.  The purpose of your innermost layer is to draw the sweat away from the skin and then to the next layer, so you’ll feel comfortable AND warm. As wicking ability is so crucial for a good baselayer, I am surprised that we don’t pay [...]

Sometimes life’s setbacks have a way of leading one down another path to success. Brian Echerer lost a job and then “destroyed” his back racing cyclo-cross. During his recovery, he began making spoke bracelets for his cycling club and found out about a show called “Bike Craft.” Brian persuaded his mother, Mary Jane Musser, an artist and jewelry [...]