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Mastering anything takes time. Just like anything, becoming a master of the bike takes time and patience. In this episode our resident guru, Victor, discusses what mastery is and how it applies to cycling. He discusses the keys to mastering your bike and what it takes to become an expert.   Subscribe to iTunes | Subscribe to […]

Are you ready for spring? In this episode Darryl and Victor are once again joined by coach Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching to discuss transitioning from the offseason. The offseason can be great and it can be terrible. Depending on where you live, most cyclists have some time in the year where it is […]

Do you know the purpose of those little plugs on the end of your handlebar? They are not just to hold your bar tape in place or make your bike look more slick, although they do that too. In today’s tip, Victor tells us the important safety features that those plugs fulfill and why you […]

When Will Your Kids Ride? In this quicktip, Darryl shares his personal story about his passion for cycling and what he feels was the key to getting his youngest son interested in the sport.  He also shares his thoughts on riding with your kids once they already know how to ride a bike. Additional Links: […]

Sitting all day can make your legs tighten up. This happens if you are sitting because you are traveling or sitting for work. But the same gear you might have for cycling can help you avoid this! In this Quick Tip, Victor discusses the benefits of compression clothing and how to use it to make […]

Are You an Efficient Cyclist? Even the most experienced cyclists should devote some time to making sure they have covered the basics. Making sure you have the key points of being a good rider covered will improve your riding and, importantly, keep your riding efficient. This episode answers some common questions on: Positioning How far […]

Do you have questions about cycling? Of course you do, that’s one of the reasons you listen to this podcast! In this tip Darryl gives you a great tip on how to find answers to many of your questions using the Cycling 360 archives! Listen to find answers to almost any question you might have […]

How to find a small group that will help you be a better cyclist. Cycling is a great way to get out by yourself and clear your mind but finding a small group to ride with can really be a lot of fun and can push you to be a better cyclist. In this tip, […]

Have you ever noticed yourself wobbling? Maybe you noticed people you ride with wandering all over the road. Riding straight is not only more efficient, but is also safer. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to develop the skill of riding in a straight line to become a better and safer rider. Are you […]

Take Care of Your Bike For many cyclists, the weather prevents them from riding through the winter.  Even during the off season, your bike still needs care and attention if you’re using it on the trainer or hanging it up for the winter. In this podcast, Darryl and Victor go over some of the important […]

Staying Positive Can Keep You Riding But riding can also help keep you positive. Everyone has ups and downs in their life but riding your bike can be one tool to help keep a positive outlook. This tip features Darryl discussing how to keep positive on the bike, and how to use the bike to […]

Your brain can be your biggest obstacle when recovering from a crash. If you have ever had a big crash, or even a small one, you know that the biggest obstacle to resuming your riding can be fear. In today’s Quick Tip, Victor discusses how to overcome your fear and trick your brain into letting […]

Lots of us get lazy in the offseason. It is a battle to maintain your focus and physical conditioning when you are not riding your bike as often as you might like.  But, in this Quick Tip, Darryl reminds us that it is easier to stay in shape than get in shape.  This goes for […]

Choosing a saddle can be a pain in your bum. Literally. But it does not have to be! In today’s Quick Tip our resident fit expert, Victor, goes over some of the key differences between saddles, what to look for in a saddle, what to avoid in a saddle, and a few simple tests to make […]

Strength Training can make you a better cyclist We’ve talked about strength training before, but this time around we brought in professional cycling coach Taylor Thomas from Thomas Endurance Coaching in order to get additional information out to our listeners. Becoming a better cyclist includes many things, and strength training off the bike is a great way […]