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Keepin’ Cool with Polar Bottle (+ Giveaway)

Keepin’ Cool with Polar Bottle (+ Giveaway)

A year ago Beth did a review of five great water bottles and one of the stand-out bottles for road cyclists was the Polar Bottle. This summer rides in 80-90 temperatures gave us another chance to contrast our regular plastic bottles with the Polar Bottles, observing how quickly the ice melted and the water became [...]

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A Simple Guide to Component Groups

This article will give you more confidence walking into your local bike shop to look at and compare road bikes and you’ll be more confident that you are getting the right components for your style of riding. Many of us may be confused about all the different component groups on road bikes as we shop [...]

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Carrying It With You & Detours Giveaway!

Sometimes you just need your bike to help you carry it with you and you don’t want the weight on your back in a pack. Okay, I guess it could be worse: you could be trying to carry a bag in one hand and steer with your other hand on the handlebar. Not a pretty [...]

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A Midsummer Night’s Glow (+ BikeWrapper Giveaway)

A Midsummer Night’s Glow (+ BikeWrapper Giveaway)

In a previous article we had discussed some future trends in cycling clothing and gear. A favorite among those who commented was the reflective technology that helps riders to be seen at night and not have to cut short a ride as the sun sets on the horizon. We were excited to hear about a new [...]

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Charming Memories – Remember Your Ride

“Jewelry is made with a sentimental component.”  – Kelly Anne Cycle and Style has once again found unique pieces of jewelry for the fans of our site.  “I like pieces that are meaningful to the wearer or remind them of something or someone important,” says Kelly Anne.  We love Kelly Anne’s story and her “I [...]

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Light Up Your Night Ride (+ Bike Glow Giveaway)

Light Up Your Night Ride (+ Bike Glow Giveaway)

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, a big, gaudy, fun revelry before Lent.  If you are decorating your bike before riding your bike down to a torchlight parade tomorrow, you’ll want to check out the coolest product that we’ve seen for fun midnight urban rides. It’s a great product for the practical side of [...]

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