Cycling Purists Rejoice: Steel Is Back
Posted On 10/2/2007 5:30:24 AM by TriFatlete
A familiar old friend peeked out through the forest of carbon fiber at Interbike 2007 this year, making its presence known after years of neglect: steel is back.
While major manufacturers like Specialized and Giant proffered a deluge of sophisticated, high-tech carbon-fiber models, smaller boutique companies like Salsa Cycles and Swobo are busy bringing new steel models to the market -- and they're selling like hotcakes.
Steel's popularity "has gone up dramatically -- there's actually been a resurgence," says Jason Boucher, general manager at Minnesota-based Salsa Cycles.
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Carbo-loading for Endurance Athletes
Posted On 5/9/2008 10:00:01 AM by runonearth
If you are an endurance athlete who is fearful of “hitting the wall,” listen up: proper fueling before your marathon, triathlon, century bike ride or other competitive endurance events can make the difference between agony and ecstacy!
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Should I Carbo Load Before the Marathon?
Posted On 4/14/2008 6:03:07 AM by TriFatlete
How do you carb load before a marathon? How should you increase your carbohydrate intake before walking or running a marathon?
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carb, marathon, carbohydrate, carbo load
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