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Author: Chris

Crank length and comfort for long-distance cyclists

February 7, 2017 Chris 50 Comments

The cranks on 70% of new bikes are the wrong length. Appropriate length cranks can help to increase comfort and avoid injuries when cycling long distances.

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Transcontinental Race results: Scratch rate, finish time & distance per day

January 16, 2017 Chris 1 Comment

Analyses of the probability of finishing the Transcontinental Race, distribution of finish times and distance ridden per day across the first four editions.

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Christmas brings humble pie and an alternative perspective of “epic” rides

December 26, 2016 Chris 4 Comments

Extraordinary cycling efforts are worthy of praise but we shouldn’t forget the people who face far greater challenges everyday without receiving recognition.

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The most comfortable cycling clothing: One-piece outfits

December 17, 2016 Chris 4 Comments

Reviews of 3 one-piece cycling outfits where the shorts and jersey are integrated into one item, which are extremely comfortable for long-distance cycling.

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New motivation to Ride Far: VeloViewer Explorer scores

December 9, 2016 Chris 4 Comments

The VeloViewer Explorer score rates your Strava activities based on how many map tiles you’ve visited. It’s giving me extra motivation to ride on new roads.

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