For climbing, the most important force to overcome is that of gravity. This is different than flat riding, where reducing aerodynamic drag is the most important. The steeper the gradient, the less important aerodynamics is, and the more important weight, or lack thereof, becomes.
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This year’s Tour de Taiwan took place from October 2-6. It consisted of five stages starting at Taipei City Hall and finishing at Dapeng Bay. Nine continental teams as well as three national teams participated.
Over the years, the number of sprockets has increased to give a rider a larger gear range, making more terrain accessible to the average rider. Larger cassette sprockets allow for riders to climb more easily at a higher cadence. Nowadays, the most bicycles have…
Chinese National Day is one of the more important public holidays in China. During this time, we like returning to our hometowns, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. The holiday is a week long and lasts from October 1-7.
Cycling glasses are meant to protect the rider’s eyes from any road debris, dust, smoke, and insects. They keep you safe when riding. Another reason for wearing glasses while riding is to prevent your eyes from drying out due to the wind and higher…
During his first year of competition in 2017, he placed first in six of the triathlons he entered across the US. In 2018, he managed to get first in his age group in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. His career has not slowed down…
Larger bikes tend to be stocked with 44cm handlebars, and smaller ones 40cm. These two numbers are not the limits however. There are plenty of options between 36-46cm. Some larger riders might prefer something larger, while smaller riders or those looking for something more…
The claim is that cranks between 170-175mm provide the optimal balance between rotational speed and rotational inertia. What this means is that they are a balance between the torque required to turn crank and the cadence required to achieve the same power output.
After months of racing, the up and coming China Glory Cycling has achieved yet another milestone. The Tour of Romania has proved to be quite challenging, competing against some of the best Continental and ProTeams in cycling.