Saturday Rides Starting from Starbucks in Rosemount, MN
During the winter off season, when we cannot ride road bikes outside, we offer Saturday morning group rides on Zwift. These rides usually offer a weekly two to four-hour group ride. To communicate during the rides, we have a Discord server that lets us talk to each other and lets us have our coffee and pastry-shop chat during the ride.
Read MoreRecently, I noticed that my favorite lenses for my Rudy Project Rydon sun glasses were in rough shape and that was affecting my vision on and off the bike. So, I went looking for replacement Racing Red lenses. I found that I could buy new lenses for about $85, but then I remembered that Rudy Project has a Replacement Lens Program (RLP). That program covers all lens damage (e.g., scratching) from any use or activity on all RP Optic, Polar 3FX or ImpactX Lenses made by Rudy Project and mounted in products that are found in the current year's Product Catalog. Through Rudy Project North America's RLP, consumers can opt to replace scratched lenses for a nominal processing fee directly through Rudy Project North America.
Read MoreRide etiquette and safety has been a topic of conversation at several of our rides recently, so I’ve taken a fresh look at the riding etiquette and safety tips on our web site, and I’d like everyone to read it. This bit of wisdom was written by Mike Munk, a ride leader for 22 years. Following his 13 “rules” will make you a better and safer rider.
On our rides, everyone’s safety is a primary concern and knowing how to safely ride in a group is key. We all know a few riders who we prefer not to follow, because they are not steady and unpredictable. Are you someone that others try to avoid? To help you improve, GCN has a short video on how to properly hold the wheel of the rider in front of you, and a related video about how to ride in a paceline.
Read MoreA few club members have been riding with Zwift for multiple seasons. This year, I decided to join Zwift to see what it can do to make indoor riding a bit more fun and interesting. Zwift is a game for your indoor trainer where you can ride on several virtual courses that are imaginary or based on real places around the globe. You can ride over 100 km of virtual roads, do structured workouts, and join group rides.
Getting started was pretty easy. All I needed was the trainer that I already own, a speed sensor that supports ANT+ or Bluetooth, and a laptop. I didn’t have a speed sensor, so I bought the Wahoo RPM Cycling Speed and Cadence Sensor combo. They are small and light and can communicate via ANT+ and Bluetooth, so I can pair them via Bluetooth to the Zwift Companion app and via ANT+ with my Garmin 510 when I ride outdoors.
Read MoreThis guide will help you if you’re a new rider and you don't have a closet full of cycling clothing and you don't have experience riding in a wide variety of weather conditions. Or, if you've been riding for a while and want to extend your riding season, this will help you make the leap to improve your clothing choices. I'll explain what cycling clothing, called kit, you should own, so you can get out for a ride in a wide variety of conditions.
Before we get into the clothing specifics, here are a few things you should consider when trying on clothing.
Read MoreThe next time you put your helmet on, check the chin strap. When your mouth is closed, the chin strap should be tight enough that you can only fit two fingers between the strap and your chin. If the strap is too loose it may not stay on your head when you need it the most.
Chin straps can loosen over time, so it's a good thing to check a couple of times a year. Check out this video to see more information about how to properly fit a helmet.
Components of a road bike and a glossary of terms and jargon that you are likely to hear during a club ride, or afterwards at the coffee shop.
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