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Sept 1, 2023
Cross Is Coming
Manitoba's longest continuously running cyclocross race, CrossTastic, takes place Sunday October 15th at Whittier Park. The 14th edition hosts the Manitoba Provincial Cyclocross Championships. Come out and cheer on the competitors or better yet take part yourself! read more >
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Travelling faster on ones bike requires better overcoming the forces opposing the bike/rider combination.
Some of these forces are:
Wind resistance/drag
Rolling resistance
Mechanical inefficiencies
Biomechanical inefficiencies
To travel faster one can either exert more force/work harder or reduce the effect of these opposing forces.
Most of the force that one exerts goes toward overcoming the effects of wind resistance/drag. This increases exponentionally with increases in velocity. One can spend $10,000 on a new aero bike with aero wheels, but some of the greatest improvements can be had for free or for very little money.
Video: How To Ride Like The Pros - Go Faster In A Single Pace Line
You may have seen the pros using a single pace line in breakaways, and that's because it's the quickest and most efficient way to ride in a small group. We show you how....
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Video: How To Slipstream Like A Pro
Want to learn how to save a 1/3 of your energy out on the road? Simon and Matt show you how to slipstream like a pro...
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Video: How To Hold Your Handlebars Like A Pro
It might sound straight forward, but knowing the correct times to hold each position on your handlebars makes riding faster, safer, and more comfortable. ...
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Video: How To Ride In Strong Winds
Strong wind produces epic bike racing conditions, but how can you adapt the pros' strategies to your everyday riding?....
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