Cycling, FAQ

Yes, you can walk in cycling shoes. The cleat is made with recessed rubber in the sole so that the clips can clip into the pedals while you are still able to walk in them. So perhaps the question is not can you walk in cycling shoes, but more so “Is walking in Cycling Shoes…

It’s pretty important to make sure that when you are getting your first pair of cycling shoes that you have enough room in the toe box. When you are riding – whether it be different times of the day, different distances or even depending on what you eat – your feet will feel different in…

I was riding on my way to Muir Beach and when I came out into the sweeping descent for the final couple of miles to reach the bottom, I began to wonder, how fast can a bicycle go downhill? I am going generally about 30-35 miles per hour, and I can go faster on more…

I am riding downhill Alexander Avenue into Sausalito where the speed limit is clearly something lower than what I am currently be riding. There are a couple of thoughts flowing through my head. The first is “Uh oh,” the second is “Is that a pot-hole? No? That’s just a repair marking? OK.” The third is…

How long do cycling bibs last? Cycling bibs will last you about 500 hours in the saddle or 5000 miles. This means a high-quality bib ought to last you years even if your mileage in the saddle is high. Though, I don’t know if you are counting each mile on your Fitbit to make sure…

When I was choosing my bike rack it was important to understand are bike racks universal. I didn’t want to have a bike rack that didn’t fit on my car – or on my roof rack that already was fitted for snowboard and ski racks. I also wanted a bike rack that was easily removable…

One of the greatest thing about cycling in the bay area is that you can cycle year round. The weather is great, inviting and we rarely have any rain or snow to keep you inside. In the winter, when it does get a little colder, many do wonder what to wear cycling in 50 degree…

I’ve been getting a ton of emails from readers about asking is cycling with your dog cruel? I have a German Shepherd, and although I don’t particularly like to take him out for a ride, I don’t have much of a strong opinion on those that do. From what I see everyone makes sure to…

So you have that special shoe that you’ve been looking for picked out online, but of course, just like cycling jerseys‘, understanding shoe fit can be a difficult ordeal. Figuring out what size cycling shoes do I need can be an a bit much. Not only are some brands made to size up or down,…

You finally found those Fizik R5’s or tomasso’s that you were looking for after the pandemic bike frenzy cooled down and stock for bicycle gear once again became a reality. Are white cycling shoes a bad idea? Right now you may think so. Now you are imagining yourself dropping that guy who decided to ride…