» General http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog Welcome to Women’s Cycling.ca, your cycling resource for: cycling news, training tips, fitness facts, sports nutrition, cycling skills and techniques, bike maintenance and more. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:39:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Bicycle Gifts $12 to $50 http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/other-cycling-stuff/bicycle-gifts-12-to-50/ http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/other-cycling-stuff/bicycle-gifts-12-to-50/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:30:51 +0000 LS http://www.womenscycling.ca/blog/?p=5291 If you still have some last minute shopping to do for the cyclist in your life, check out these online buys. [These are the manufacturer's descriptions.]

Cyclopedia $16.50

Random House UK, 2010 – 448 pages

“The world of cycling is a veritable treasure trove ready to be plundered and in Cyclopedia, renowned two-wheeled aficionado,

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Cycling gear—everything from shorts and jerseys to gloves and sun glasses—is expensive. The better quality you buy, the more you’ve shelled out for it. Here are some simple steps that you can take to extend the wear of your gear and get the most out of your investment.

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You may have seen them while browsing in cycling stores—those small plastic covers that fit over your cycling shoe cleats—and wondered why you would need them. Aren’t they just one more thing you have to find space for in your already over-packed saddle bag or jersey pocket? Well, like a

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Photo: Trek Bicycles

If you’re in the market for a new bike this spring, you may be considering a women-specific bike. Most of the major manufacturers build them now. But beware. There’s a lot of misinformation about these bikes.

Ever heard of “shrink and pink”? That’s how some bicycle manufacturers, such as

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As a cyclist, weaving to avoid potholes and cracks can be frustrating, and having to regularly fix flat tires can get rather tedious and expensive. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, also known as CalRecycle, wants cyclists to know that there is a type of pavement

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Knog Frog Light (listed at $15.00)

Perfect for around town, commuting to work or school, the Knog Frog single LED safety taillight lets others see you. Features a flexible silicon body that

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