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Navigating Nutrition During the Holidays
By: Alex Winnicki, Second Arrow Nutrition Consulting As a dietitian, I see this show up often in athletes who: Have an all-or-nothing mindset Live by “burn it to earn it” Crash-diet throughout the year Struggle with impulse control Are fast or distracted eaters If we’re being honest, most of us can relate to at least ... Read more
Taming the Bicycle – By Mark Twain
In the early eighties [1880’s] Mark Twain learned to ride one of the old high-wheel bicycles of that period. He wrote an account of his experience, but did not offer it for publication. The form of bicycle he rode long ago became antiquated, but in the humor of his pleasantry is a quality which does ... Read more
Driver Who Killed Cyclist Magnus White Considered For Halfway House Months Into 4 Year Sentence
The driver who struck and killed young rising cycling champion Magnus White is being considered for a halfway house just months into her four-year prison sentence. Yeva Smilianska was sentenced to four years in prison in June of this year. In a letter from the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC), and received last Friday, Jill and ... Read more
MOmentum Bike Park Opens November 24, 2025 in Joplin Missouri as the Largest Facility of its Kind in the State
Who’s ready to ride?! MOmentum Bike Park, the largest municipal facility of its kind in Missouri, will open to the public on Monday, November 24, 2025. Everyone is invited to a Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 p.m. on November 24 at the park, 601 Adventure Lane in Joplin, MO. Come out (and bring your bike) to ... Read more
Winter cycling: Making your bike winter ready
Keeping your bike in good condition all year round. Keep your bike indoors The number one thing you can do for your bike is keep it indoors. Not everyone will be able to do this but if you can – even in a shed – it will prevent rusting and aluminum corrosion. Your bikes will be ... Read more
Shimano Fuels Advocacy Efforts In Europe
Shimano Europe has announced the relaunch of its State of the Nation report; a comprehensive study designed to inform, inspire, and highlight the company’s advocacy projects across Europe. Shimano, one of the biggest bicycle component manufacturers in the world, first introduced its State of the Nation report in 2020 to assess attitudes toward e-bike usage. ... Read more
Bicycle industry investments: Why 2026 could be a turning point
The bicycle industry has experienced a turbulent journey over the past few years. According to a recent study by investment specialists from Houlihan Lokey and Kearney, the industry is now poised for recovery, with a potential resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as early as 2026. By Houlihan Lokey and Kerney There are numerous metrics ... Read more
Rediscovering the Joy of Cycling: Why Slowing Down Can Spark Your Passion
Cycling is a beautiful contradiction. It’s a sport of numbers—watts, miles, cadence, elevation—but it’s also a simple pleasure: two wheels, open road, and the rhythm of your breath. Somewhere between chasing PRs and analyzing power files, many riders lose the spark that first got them on a bike. The pure joy. The freedom. The feeling ... Read more
Post Ride Awesomeness In Less Than 20 Minutes
By Tom Danielson, Owner and Coach-CINCH Cycling Do you ever get back from a ride and have no idea what to eat? You’re dazed, you’re tired, and your brain is doing that post-ride fog thing. Here’s the simple process I use to get a solid meal on the table in under 20 minutes: 1. Start With Your ... Read more
How To Properly Fuel Your Ride
By Tom Danielson, Owner and Coach-CINCH Cycling Stop Obsessing Over Carbs Per Hour and Start Obsessing About This! In cycling right now, everyone is obsessed with carbs per hour. 90g per hour. 120g per hour. How to stack glucose-to-fructose ratios. How to squeeze one more gel in. Before you even start to worry if you are eating enough ... Read more
