I couldn’t agree more with this post. Its not about finishing. Finishing is almost a given. It’s about the drive to compete, whether that’s against the field of competitors or just yourself. If you aren’t pushing, in my opinion, you’re missing the point.
via ProLine Sports, Nutrition and Equipment Blog: Finisher or Competitor?.
I had the opportunity to take a new Fizik Kurve Snake saddle for a test ride a few weeks ago. It’s a pretty cool saddle, firm where you’d want it firm, and pliable in all the right places. The saddle actually flexes and bends as you pedal to provide a pretty comfortable fit.
I was going to put the saddle on my P3C, but the rails on the Kurve are kind of oval or egg shaped in profile and I didn’t want to mar them by clamping them into the saddle clamp on the P3C, so I instead did my test riding on my Trek Soho. Certainly not the same experience as being down in an aero position on the Cervelo for 2-3 hrs, but enough to get some feel for the saddle. (Sorry, yea, bad pun, but it’s early and I haven’t had my coffee yet.)
On my commuter, the Kurve was pretty comfortable. It was so comfortable, in fact, that I had to keep reminding myself to think about how it felt – which is pretty awesome in a bike saddle: you certainly know if it doesn’t fit, but when it does, it’s just forgotten about.
Would I swap out my ISM Adamo Podium on my Cervelo for a Kurve? Hmm. No, probably not. I am a big fan of the ISM Saddles and how/where they distribute your sit-weight. BUT! If you are comfortable on more traditional saddle shapes and like the saddles like the Fizik Arione Tri 2, then you should definitely give a Kurve a try.
If you’re in the Toronto area, Blacksmith Cycles down on Queen West at Dovercourt Rd carry the full line of Fizik Kurve and they can set you up.
First Thing’s First: by Sarah Haskins | First Endurance.
Quick read from Sarah Haskins about 1st Endurance nutrition and how she uses them.
I personally agree with all she has to say. I love 1st Endurance and their products definitely help keep me moving. From vitamins and adaptagenic supplements to pre and post workout nutrition, I find their entire line really works well for me.
Have you tried FirstEndurance products? If not, you owe it to yourself to do so.
I couldn’t agree more with their findings. I’ve also tried most swimming mp3 players on the market and the SwimP3 rocks!
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/great-swimming-mp3-player-shootout.html
I’ve decided to upgrade to a newer bike this year. I’m selling my beautiful 2007 Cervelo P3C.
2007 Cervelo P3C 54cm, black and white built as follows:
Used two seasons, babied and meticulously maintained. $2500
Also for sale
Email me at rick -at- internalmonoblog.com with questions or offers.
I just read this: Agave Nectar is Bad for Your Health and I’m sad. Back to honey, maple syrup and stevia.
I guess if you mixed agave with a glucose source, it’d be “less bad” but really, it’s, from what I read here, just as terrible for you as high fructose corn syrup. 🙁
Well hell!
Wow! My computrainer is such a great tool. I definitely need to post a real ™ review of it, but for now. Here is a copy of the .3dc file for the Ironman Mont Tremblant course for those of you who are looking for something like this.
Enjoy! I know I have been. Especially loving the 12% grade climbs! Booya!!!
Carbon and Alloy Wheel Reviews – ENVE, Corima + C4 | blacksmith cycle.
Have you ridden the new Enve wheels? Oh my these are some sweet spinning pieces of carbon technology. In the wind-tunnel they blow the doors off everything else on the market (pun intended). If you’re in the market for a new wheelset, strongly consider these. They’re “OMG Sweet!” !!!
If you pick them up from Blacksmith, tell them I sent you 🙂
(yes, they do mail-order)
YOU OWN YOUR SPACE: Tips from a former bike courier on staying alive as a Toronto cyclist « LIMIT.
Really good article! Written about cycling in Toronto, but really applies anywhere that cyclists and motorists are sharing our ever more congested roadways.
I haven’t had a chance to really check this out yet, but just found it on Finis’ blog and it looks amazing! Especially if you aren’t fortunate enough to have a swim coach or a coach with specific strength around swimming.
We all know that the swim is all about technique and being relaxed in the water, and that (because for the most part you can’t see yourself while you’re swimming) fixing technique can be super-difficult. This new offering from Finis looks to be just the ticket!
Check it out!
FINIS Announces Stroke Lab®, An Online Swimming Analysis Tool | The FINIS Blog.
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