Riders: Tubeless Tire Pressure, Calculator First, Shop Tested 55–75
Riders: Tubeless Tire Pressure, Calculator First, Shop Tested 55–75
Start road tubeless around 55-75 psi, gravel around 28-40 psi, and mountain bike
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Bike Fitting 101: How Cleat Rotation Can Reduce Knee Pain
By Coach Matt Russ
Knee pain is one of the most common problems I encounter during a professional bike fit. While there are many possible causes, one
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Cyclists: Fly with CO2 Cartridges Without Confiscation on U.S. Flights
Cyclists: Fly with CO2 Cartridges Without Confiscation on U.S. Flights
Loose CO2 cartridges are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage on U.S. co
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Terrain Driven Tire Sidewall Protection: Casing First, Inserts Later
Terrain Driven Tire Sidewall Protection: Casing First, Inserts Later
Tire sidewall protection comes from reinforced casings, sidewall layers, bead-to
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Ironman Training for Masters Athletes: Why Strength Training Becomes More Important With Age
by Matt Russ
Completing or competing in an Ironman as a masters athlete is an incredible accomplishment. As athletes move beyond their 20s and 30s, h
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The Right Triathlon Hydration Setup for Every Race Distance
The Right Triathlon Hydration Setup for Every Race Distance
For sprint and Olympic races, a single BTA aero bottle covers most needs. For 70.3 racing
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Designing The Hybrid Training Plan for Multiple Races
By Coach Matt Russ
The most difficult training plan to design is often one that addresses multiple, diverse endurance events within the same season. A
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How To Seat Stubborn Tubeless Bead For Under $20
Under $20: Seat Stubborn Tubeless Beads for Home Cyclists
The fastest reliable fix for tubeless bead seating is removing the valve core and sending a
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Your Triathlon Flat Kit: What to Pack and Practice
Your Triathlon Flat Kit: What to Pack and Practice
Pack a minimalist kit: 1 to 2 pre-checked tubes with correct valve length, 2 tire levers, a CO2 in
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The Glass Ceiling of Athletic Performance: When Does Hard Work Stop Paying Off?
What happens when your hard work as an athlete stops paying off?
Every endurance athlete has a finite amount of potential—and a limited window o
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Which Gravel Tread Pattern Actually Fits Your Ride?
Which Gravel Tread Pattern Actually Fits Your Ride?
Match your tread to the hardest surface on your route: slick or file tread for pavement and hardp
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Sport Supplementation- Separating Fact From Fad
Sports Nutrition and Supplements: Separating Fact From Fad
by Matt Russ
Although our bodies are remarkably similar in many ways, when it comes to spo
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