I see a lot of very similar questions out on the Internet that fall into the “I did my first gravel event, it didn’t go well, how do I fix it?”. My first gravel race was exactly that. It was one of the most demoralizing things I’ve ever done on a bike. I did not want to repeat that, so I put a huge amount of effort into figuring out how to…
Quick Tip
Clamp TT / Tri Bike in Workstand (Bike Stand)
It can be a challenge to get your TT/Tri bike in a workstand if you don’t know how to do it. This is a quick tip on how to make that happen.…
Easy Tubeless Tire Installation
I wish that I had found AZ BCR 001 Bike Bead Cream sooner. No more messing around with dish soap and rags. Bead wax is magic.…
Check HR Sensor Battery Level
I find it really annoying that my Garmin doesn’t warn me when the battery for my heart rate (HR) sensor is getting low; it does for every other battery powered device I have connected. This is my workaround for that, fortunately the battery usually lasts a long time, so I don’t have to do it very often. …
Making Tire Boots
Whether you’re riding with tubes or rocking a tubeless setup, having boots in the saddle bag should your tire get a hole big enough that the inner tube will peak out, is critical. While you can buy these, it’s much more economical to make them out of an old or damaged tire.…