At a Glance Joining the ISM saddle ambassador team was an easy yes — I’d already been riding their pressure-relieving saddles for years across my TT, road, and commuter bikes. Here’s why the split-nose design won me over, and how the three models I run compare. HIGHLIGHTS Joined the ISM (Ideal Saddle Modification) team of…
At a Glance A straightforward DIY install of Garmin Vector power-meter pedals — about 15 minutes to mount and another 15 to update firmware — with a bonus head-to-head showing the Vectors read almost identical average power to a Quarq S975. HIGHLIGHTS Installed Garmin Vector pedals in about 15 minutes, plus 15 for firmware Needed…
At a Glance Opening 2014 at the Old Bethpage 5K — race one of the four-part Nassau Run Series — I ran an even, 17:53 effort to finish 2nd overall on a deceptively hilly course, matching my prior year’s 5K time despite a bike-focused winter. HIGHLIGHTS Result: 17:53, good for 2nd overall Even splits: 3:34,…
At a Glance Dedication in action — with the Queens College track buried under six inches of snow, I and friends shoveled out a full lane over two hours just to get in a set of 2K repeats. What do you do when you have a track workout but the track is covered in 6…
At a Glance A January 2014 training tally logged in TrainingPeaks WKO+ — a snowy, low-structure month where the focus was simply getting the staple workouts done rather than chasing junk miles. HIGHLIGHTS Duration: 51:18:42 (nearly identical to December ’13) Distance: 669.55 miles Average HR: 138 bpm; TSS: 1803; Work: 9,657 kJ Bike sessions cut…
At a Glance Installing TriRig Omega aero brakes on a Cannondale Slice — a fiddly, hour-long job of sizing washers, cable length, and pad alignment that ultimately dropped the bike under 19 pounds and cleaned up the cable routing for a more aero look. HIGHLIGHTS Installed TriRig Omega aero brakes on a Cannondale Slice Bike…
At a Glance With the polar vortex making outdoor riding miserable, I lean on TrainerRoad for structured indoor cycling — a simple setup that displays live wattage and lets me just focus on hitting my workout targets. HIGHLIGHTS Uses TrainerRoad for structured indoor training during the polar vortex Setup: computer, ANT+ USB stick, indoor trainer,…
At a Glance A hands-on review of the Newton Running Elite — a light, responsive racing shoe built on a new upper with the Distance outsole. After weeks of long and tempo runs, I plan to train and race in them for the season. HIGHLIGHTS Reviews the Newton Elite, one of the brand’s lightest models…
At a Glance I close out 2013 with my first-ever cyclocross race — the Long Island Cyclocross at Nissequogue State Park — charging from mid-pack to 16th on a heavier mountain bike, and instantly hooked on the discipline. HIGHLIGHTS Result: finished 16th of 51 racers, up from a ~30th-place start Raced the Long Island Cyclocross…