2019-11-01_Bicycling

16 BICYCLING.COM • ISSUE 1 | 2020

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Foolproof Ride Hack

Ride with someone who’s better,

faster, and more knowledgeable

about bikes and gear than you

are. You’ll work harder, learn

more, and be in good hands if

something happens.

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MY BICYCLING LIFE

EXPERT HACKS, GEAR RECS & BIKE-TESTED WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF

1 /

Pro 1 Force $5,

The nicest bike I’ve

ever ridden but unin-

timidating. It’s super

light, small, and very

comfortable.

sedan.

BEST

MONEY I

EVER

SPENT

I recently splurged on a
Rapha kit—full disclosure,
most of it was on sale.
But now I fully understand
why so many cyclists
exclusively wear their gear.
The fit is nice, the materi-
als are durable, and the
design is sleek.

I hate them

but they work—

step-ups. And

squats. Although I

don’t mind squats.

THE WORST

RIDE OF MY

LIFE...

The first (and last) Five Boro Bike Tour I did

a few years ago. Rain, cold, wind—a friend

blew a tire, twice. Mud and dir t ever y where.

We rode until finally bailing just before the

BQE. We dragged our muddy bikes and cold,

wet selves onto the subway. I was shivering

for days.

...THE GREATEST

RIDE OF MY LIFE

A recent group lunch ride with a dozen co-

workers. I don’t usually ride in groups and

expected it to be chaotic, but it was relaxed,

and everyone—all at different levels—had a

good time.

When I’m not revisiting

Nas’s “Illmatic” for the

7000th time? “Don’t Leave

Me Lonely” by Mark Ronson

feat. YEBBA, on repeat.

Cycling (and many other sports)

needs to be more inclusive and

diverse, especially when it comes

to elites and pros. I think it’s

happening, but slowly.

LISTEN

UP

IN

THE

GYM

WHAT

I’M

LISTENING

TO

AMY WOLFF

PHOTO DIRECTOR

THE OLDER YOU GE T, THE BE T TER YOU GE T, UNLESS YOU’RE A BANANA.

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