Putting on a gleaming pair of pristine sunglasses before a ride fills cyclists with excitement. The right cycling sunglasses protect your eyes across numerous conditions while adding style points to your cycling kit.
With a variety of heart rate monitors available, from optical sensors in smartwatches to chest straps, finding the best one can be challenging.
One of my most meaningful rides wasn't even that long. It was a cool spring morning here in Texas. I'd been under a lot of pressure - emotionally, physically, and mentally. My thoughts were heavy, and I needed to shake them loose. So I got on the bike. No destination. No heart rate monitor. Just movement.
I did ride Froomey's bike a couple of times, and it felt really weird with those osymetric chainrings, but I only ever handed my bike over to him once in a race.
Robots master riding not by brute power but by refining movement and response. For older riders, that's encouraging. Cycling isn't about being the strongest-it's about being smart and steady.