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Mechanical Problems
Though my breathing was labored just going up the stairs, my body didn’t feel rested, and I worried about the mountainous Andean ascent that loomed ahead, I was ready to ...
Lying in my tent after a day of cycling through rain in the Yukon and trying to recover from a head cold and fever, I was lost in my book ...
The only thing worse than a brake that won’t stop is one that won’t let go. Brake issues can reduce safety and morale, but thankfully simple roadside fixes should have ...
Bicycle tours rarely go according to plan, and that’s what I love about them. Unexpected events keep you on your toes, but if you’re well prepared with good equipment and ...
Every cyclist should know how to fix a flat tire, and the good news is that it doesn’t take much! Practice once or twice at home and you won’t be ...
Luckily, chain issues are rare thanks to quality manufacturing and most riders’ adequate maintenance (you have been maintaining your chain, right?). But should an unlucky break — literally — befall ...