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  • When to Replace Your Brake Pads (and What Happens If You Don't)

    Bicycle brake pads are one of those things people tend to ignore until something goes wrong. The problem is, by the time something goes wrong with your brakes, you’re usually in a situation where you really need them to work. Let me walk you through what to look for and why it matters.How Long Do Brake Pads Last?It depends entirely on the type of braking you do. Riders who do a lot of descending, stop-and-go commuting, or ride in wet conditions will burn through pads faster than someone doing flat, dry weekend rides. A rough range is 500–1,000 miles for...

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  • Safety and Etiquette Tips for Group Rides

    Shout out to our friends at the Treasure Coast Cycling Association for sharing an excellent article called "10 Rules to Group Ride Like a Pro" in their recent newsletter. It really got us thinking this week.  The article which was written by Simeon Green of PezCycling News. It breaks some of the biggest group cycling issues down like this: It's Not a Race Bar-to-Bar Peeling Off Pulling Through Too Tired to Go to the Front Gaps Moving About in a Group Obstacles and Hand Signals Yelling Slowing and Adjusting Speed We figured that it might be good to address the topics of cycling...

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  • Hydrate and Ride Great

    Summer in South Florida is never the time to take chances with hydration - especially when cycling. Keeping your body healthy and hydrated on a daily basis will go a longer way toward setting you up for a successful ride than anything else.  Sipping 12-16 ounces of water about four hours before climbing onto your bike for a moderate-paced ride is a good plan. Then, around two hours before you start, slowly drink another 12 ounces. There's no need to over-hydrate as your body can only absorb so much fluid. Having water available during your ride is necessary, however, so...

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