Innehållsförteckning för November - December 2017 från Bicycling

The simplest way to sum up the mission of is “YAY BIKES!” Our goal is to get you excited about riding. But what is cycling if it’s not about chasing a feeling—even if that emotion is more nuanced than those two little words? // What 74-year-old hospice patient WALLY GHIA (page 40) found in cycling was an affirmation of life. For American road-racing superstar CORYN RIVERA (page 32), it ’s about staying confident in the face of success—and inevitable disappointment. For BICYCLING associate digital editor Caitlin Giddings, who writes about tackling this year’s Dirty Kanza (PAGE 22), it’s about finding a way to keep going despite heartbreaking setbacks. And for the cyclists who wrote letters (starting on page 15) to the people who got them hooked on riding , the gamut of emotions…

1. BUY A KID’S FIRST HELMET “There’s a photo in my parents’ home of toddler me wearing jorts, a T-shirt festooned with trucks, an enormous foam dome that sits loose on my tiny head, and a wide, toothy smile. Today, we’d say that the white mushroom didn’t fit properly. But in the mid-’80s, it’s a wonder that my parents decided a helmet was necessary and found one close to the right size. I took any opportunity to wear that helmet—whether I was strapped into the seat on the back of my dad’s Motobecane or proudly marching around the house. I loved it—and under the possibly protective Spaceball, I came to love cycling too.” —Andrew J. Bernstein, senior marketing manager 2. TREAT THEM AS EQUALS “In middle school, when I had…

JAEGHER TS-38 INTERCEPTOR S-STIFF The Vaneenooghe family has been handcrafting steel frames in Belgium since 1934 (do the math; that’s four generations). The lugged, Airlight Italian-steel Interceptor is made to order—choose from a long list of standard lengths and angles or have Jaegher or your local bike fitter measure you for a personalized fit. What you’ll get in return is a crazystiff frame (or complete bike, if you add a parts package), custom paint, and a bike that goes ridiculously fast and holds lines I’ve dared try on only a few other bikes. $3,700 (frameset), $215 (custom paint, as shown); 17.3 lb. (52cm, as tested)—Jesse Southerland THE SIMPSONS X STATE BICYCLE CO. More fun than Krustyland, this Simpsons- themed bike has a lightweight, chromoly frame and flip-flop hub, so you…

▪ Lupine Piko R7 SmartCore Helmet Light System With a blistering 1,800 lumens from two emitters housed in a case the size of a Zippo, the Piko R 7’s beam pattern shines wide and far. Attach it to your helmet, handlebar, GoPro-style mount, or elastic headband. Drop the SmartCore two-cell battery into your jersey pocket or strap it to your frame—a handlebar-mounted Bluetooth remote lets you control brightness without fumbling. $475, 217g (light, mount, battery, remote)—Mike Yozell ▪ Blackburn Central 800 Front Light This 800-lumen beacon throws a wide pattern, making it easy to navigate singletrack and narrow roads. An adjustable strap attaches the light to your handlebar, or it can be removed to reveal a GoPro-style mount. The battery lasts the claimed two hours on high; much longer on…

In 2014, a friend sent me a video of a local cyclocross race. I’d never heard of ’cross before, but I immediately thought, OMG, I must try this. I bought a frame on Craigslist for $300, and my friends helped me collect parts. One even gifted me a pair of wheels. My first race was terrifying! The constant fear of someone chasing me was so nerve-wracking—I kept thinking that the girl behind me was going to catch me. It was this crazy exhilarating feeling. Since then, I’ve moved up to elite-level races. The competition is stronger, so now I’m chasing most of the time. But there’s still a thrill in being able to catch that person in front of you. LESLIE ETHRIDGE, 27 / MARKETING ASSOCIATE, BOBO’SOAT BARS / BOULDER,…

WHEN SRAM LAUNCHED RED ETAP—its wireless electronicshifting road group—in August 2015, it was a race-focused offering with mechanical rim brakes and a short-cage rear derailleur. While every story needs a beginning, it was surprising to see SRAM leave out two technologies it had helped popularize: wide-range gearing and hydraulic disc brakes. The omission was even more curious considering that drop-bar bikes have been moving away from racing and strict pavement use in favor of being more capable on unpaved roads and trails. The latest version of eTap fills these holes. SRAM’s top-ofthe- line drop-bar group now includes hydraulic disc brakes and wide-range gearing, increasing its versatility and appeal, and making it more relevant to today’s rider. After six months of testing the eTap disc group (eTap HRD) with WiFLi (what…

I’m going to tell you that a Giro Prolight Techlace weighs just 150 grams (size 41, my scale), but trust me, you won’t fully grasp how light that is until you hold one in your hand or put it on your foot. And while its weight is very impressive, what’s more notable is that the shoe feels feathery yet still has a very stiff outsole and a supportive upper—though it is by no measure a sprinter’s shoe. The carbon in the sole requires less resin than other fibers, which saves weight, and the upper is made of a thin, durable fabric reinforced with strong mesh for nonstretchy comfort and effective power transfer. The three-strap hybrid lace/Velcro closure system is easy to tweak on the fly and provides zonal adjustment, meaning…

Every time you share your passion for cycling with someone else, you have the power to change their life forever. (But hey, no pressure.) Five riders write open letters to the surprising heroes who inspired journeys that none of them could ever have predicted. BY BICYCLING STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS Hey Rich, IF THE CYCLING community of San Jose, California, has a heart, it beats within your chest. Five years ago, I wanted to start a bike messenger company in Silicon Valley. I reached out to influential leaders in cycling seeking advice on how to do it. I was 24, clueless, and full of ambition. Nobody would take me or my aspirations seriously. Except you. I had heard of your blog, Cyclelicious, and was floored when you agreed to meet with me,…

BROTH Flavor chicken or vegetable broth with miso, soy sauce, or salt. Or toss diced pork belly or ribs and chicken stock into a slow cooker with ginger, leeks, onion, and garlic to make a rich pork broth. NOODLES Ramen noodles are springy, chewy, and eggless. If you can’t get to an Asian grocery to find fresh ramen noodles, says Siao, try soba (buckwheat) or udon. In a pinch, instant ramen works, though the preservatives make it less healthy. PROTEIN Add pulled chicken, boiled egg, sliced roasted pork belly or shoulder, shaved beef, or tofu. LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES Siao likes cabbage, bok choy, mustard greens, spinach, and kale. Sauté with garlic and ginger, and season with soy sauce and sesame oil. GARNISHES (OPTIONAL) Bean sprouts, scallions, crispy garlic, Japanese togarashi…

1. Stand (on the floor, not a ball) with feet shoulder-width apart. Beginners should do this next to a wall in case it’s necessary to reach out for balance. Pull your shoulders back and keep your back flat. Keep your eyes looking forward throughout the exercise. 2. Extend your right leg in front of you and grab your big toe with your right hand. Balance with your left hand, and slowly squat toward the floor, keeping your heel grounded. Get as low into the squat as possible without losing your balance. (It might take a while to get as low as Bryan is pictured at left!) Inhale as you go down. 3. Drive back up slowly. Exhale as you rise. Work at 80 percent of your maximum potential— if you…

Longtime cyclist Gloria Hwang once hated helmets, brushing them off as a nuisance. But after a friend died in a crash while riding without one, and the L.A.- based Hwang learned there are roughly 1,000 cycling fatalities in the US every year, she became determined to change that number. She launched Thousand in 2016 to reduce that statistic by offering fashion-forward helmets anyone would love to wear. The Epoch most definitely fits that bill. This elegant, equestrianmeets- vintage-moto-inspired lid sits comfortably on your head, with top and back vents for cooling, and extends low in the back for full skull protection. It’s also replete with cool features like a magnetic PopLock portal that you can run your lock through to secure your helmet along with your bike, and a vegan…

IT’S EASY TO make an e-bike overly complicated, which means models with a minimalist design and simple execution are all the more attractive. The Sturmvogel E EVO presents a sleek silhouette with a neatly integrated battery and Brose 250-watt motor hidden inside an alloy frame. Combined with Shimano’s Alfine 8 internally geared hub, the Sturmvogel hits the mark as a lowmaintenance townie with the oomph, comfort, and run time to power through a lengthy commute (Bulls claims up to 137 miles per full charge, which takes five hours). I used it mainly to tool around town and to ride to work. The Brose motor is one of the more seamless out there: It never felt punchy or abrupt, and tapered off smoothly when I stopped pedaling. I was able to…