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Musings, adventures, tips, and opinions from the GovVelo team!
The Blog
Cycling is healthy and fun, but it can be dangerous if you're not careful. Here are the some essential cycling safety tips to protect yourself while you ride.
- November 05, 2020
- 2 min read
Gravel bikes have subtle but significant differences as compared to cyclocross bikes. Considerations when choosing a gravel bike are how and where you ride among other things.
- October 15, 2020
- 2 min read
Bikes are back, big time. Bike shops are working hard to meet demand. The 2020 pandemic added new items to the list of top reasons why you should start cycling.
- October 01, 2020
- 2 min read
Cyclists can be obsessive about counting miles, Strava segments, and heart rates—but they must also learn how to eat healthy when training to be their best.
- September 23, 2020
- 3 min read
Despite great maintenance, mountain bikes don’t last forever. Old bikes can't take some of the newer upgrades. Here's some signs to know when it's time to upgrade.
- September 09, 2020
- 2 min read
Cyclists hope to avoid them, but sooner or later, a tire will expire. Learn what every cyclist should know about flat tires, so you can keep riding.
- August 26, 2020
- 3 min read
Road riders might try mountain biking, and mountain bikers ride the roads sometimes, but here are reasons why you should try cyclocross racing.
- August 18, 2020
- 2 min read
Cyclocross is entertaining, challenging, and tough. Be ready to get muddy when the time comes by reviewing how to prepare for cyclocross season. Okay, fingers crossed that courses will open...
- August 05, 2020
- 2 min read
Cyclocross is nuts and crazy fun. Who came up with this muddy form of mayhem anyway? We looked into it to give you this brief history of cyclocross racing.
- July 30, 2020
- 2 min read
Four season cycling requires four season planning. Mountain bikers and road cyclists who ride in all seasons use these cycling tips to stay cool in summer.
- July 10, 2020
- 2 min read
Cyclists are picky about the right bike for the kind of riding they prefer. Some bikes are versatile and others specialized. Learn about cross/gravel and road bikes.
- July 02, 2020
- 3 min read
A broken bike chain causes frustration and possibly injury. Proper maintenance is the key to avoiding these common reasons bike chains break.
- June 16, 2020
- 2 min read