Over the five years I was editorial director at ROAD Magazine I went on some really amazing trips. I rode in the VIP car at Paris-Roubaix, and I’ve seen the Vuelta as well as the Giro. And then there were the product launches that were held all over the world. Often I would come home with a...
Pedaling techinque v...
posted by Neil
I was lucky to have Nate Loyal fit me to my Raleigh and Scott bike yesterday. I’ve posted a video of Nate demonstrating proper pedaling technique on the ROAD Magazine site. You can also check out Nate and his coaching services at nateloyal.com. I was also lucky to have my favorite...
You’re so vain I bet...
posted by Neil
To celebrate Vino’s win at the Vuelta only 750 of these gold helemts were produced . I got number 3. In my normal non-cycling life I dress plainly. Jeans, a t-shirt and Keen shoes are my daily uniform. I don’t iron anything and I seldom shave. I have one suit that I wear for...
Third times a charm
posted by Neil
I was feeling good. Not “riding with no chain” good, but good enough to take the front row during staging of the Turkey Trot cyclocross race. The Scott felt good and I was knew how it would react in most circumstances. That was my first mistake. “Go!” and we were off. I tucked in...
A love hate relation...
posted by Neil
I racked my SRAM Rival equipped Scott ‘cross bike to the top of my Scion and headed to Orange County to ride the Fullerton Loop. My previous trip out to the Loop resulted in three flat tires. I don’t mind getting an occasional flat, but THREE in one ride! That was too much for me to...
