I have been lucky enough to use the new Shimano Di2 (electric shifting) for the past month on my new Specialized Amira Women’s Bike. I had heard all the hype, but I didn’t really know what to expect until I finally got to use it.
The Di2 is amazing! The shifting is so smooth and fast. [...]

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Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited to the Bicycle World Grand Opening Ladies night in Houston. There’s nothing I like more than a night with bikes, wine, and a fun group of ladies. I have to say that I travel a lot, and this was one of the best events that I have [...]

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OK, so maybe this is a topic that is a bit uncomfortable, but I’m going throw it out there anyway. If you are going to ride a bike, you are going to have an issue at some point from sitting on the seat. I know it sounds crazy and wrong, but you will get used [...]

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Cycling is a sport that has a lot of mechanical issues. The bikes, the tire changing, the shifting, the braking, there is just so much to learn. Another concern in cycling is finding the correct clothing to keep you comfortable. There are several different concerns. We need to dress for the weather, and also for [...]

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Ok, so I figure that it might be interesting to start a little bit of a discussion about cycling and athletic clothing. As anyone who knows me can attest, I have a huge obsession with clothes. Its one of my favorite pastimes… Lately I have been getting more and more discouraged with the lack of [...]

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I got a beautiful new GIANT TCR ISP bike with the High Road Sports paint scheme. It is amazing. I am also trying out a new compact crank set from Shimano. It is their new Ultegra SL and is equally beautiful. The crank set is a darker color and matches the paint scheme beautifully.

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