A sponsor spotlight on Mineola Bicycle & Mower — a long-standing Long Island bike shop that’s become my go-to for tune-ups, cycling gear, and nutrition, and the club I first spotted in their signature red-and-white kit.
Mineola Bicycle & Mower has been around for a really long time. I first discovered them when I was biking around Long Island and saw a bunch of riders dressed in red and white. And the rest is history – Mineola Bicycle is my go-to destination for anything that deals with the bike…tune ups, cycling gear, nutrition; you name it!
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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 With Ironman Florida approaching, I install the WheelBuilder Aero Jacket — a plastic disc cover that turns a standard rear wheel into an aero setup in about 15 minutes for a quick, affordable aerodynamic upgrade. HIGHLIGHTS Installed the WheelBuilder Aero Jacket on Easton EC90 tubular race wheels Simple install: remove cassette and…
At a Glance A spotlight on one of my sponsors, BikeFlights.com — my go-to service for shipping a bike to races. Instead of paying steep airline bike surcharges and risking TSA damage, you ship your bike ahead using a simple FedEx label, with packing tutorials and FAQs to help. An easy way to make traveling…
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 I announce I’s joined the Perfect Fuel Chocolate Elite Team for 2015 — a brand of ginseng-infused dark chocolate I discovered at Ironman Lake Placid — with a 2015 schedule that includes Ironman Louisville. HIGHLIGHTS Signed on with the Perfect Fuel Chocolate Elite Team for 2015 Met cofounders Miles and Nicolas at…
At a Glance A muddy, salty 75-mile winter ride with the Mineola Bicycle Club along Long Island’s North Shore — turning around at Caumsett State Park after climbing 3,500+ feet on grimy, post-snow roads. HIGHLIGHTS Rode 75 miles along the North Shore with MBC teammate Frank Climbed over 3,500 feet on the day Turnaround at…