We’ve been instructed to avoid group exercise, and for good reason. Social distancing is a critical tactic in our fight against the spread of COVID-19. As an athlete this new reality could be disruptive for you, but these strange times … Continued
Meet Debra Jackson – She started riding six years ago, when she first signed up to ride the first Padres Pedal the Cause here in San Diego. She rode with Swami’s for the first time in 2015 and immediately joined … Continued
It started with members of the UCSD Cycling Team joining in on The World Famous Swami’s Saturday Ride. Always eager to be active in the local cycling community, the UCSD riders quickly fit into the group and got the attention … Continued
I caught a car door to the chest once, and I don’t recommend it. While riding with a friend of mine, we chatted as we rolled through an intersection. The next thing I knew I was on the ground struggling … Continued
As Swami’s Cycling Club approaches its 30th anniversary year in 2019 it seems the right time to reflect on and celebrate the wide-ranging and inclusive nature of the club. To that end, we have become aware of various rumors and … Continued
Excerpt: I’ve seen exercise save marriages, rescue careers, and even save lives. Exercise has long been known to positively impact mental health, and with access to survey data from 1.2 million Americans, a new study aims to see how sport … Continued
Swami’s Cycling Club is excited to announce its newest partnership: a multiyear sponsorship from Revolution Bike Shop. Effective immediately, Revolution will serve as the club’s official bike shop. Revolution is located in Solana Beach along Coast Highway 101. Under the … Continued
Coffee is an integral part of cycling. I don’t know a cyclist who doesn’t drink the stuff. A cup of coffee before I leave for a ride is mandatory. A mid-ride stop at a coffee shop is essential, even if … Continued
Dr. Kent Howard, DMD is Swami’s longest-running sponsor and one of the club’s longest active members. He currently practices dentistry in the beach community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California. Swami’s is grateful for Dr. Howard’s dedication to the club and his … Continued
An exotic material once used on the most expensive frames, carbon fiber is now ubiquitous in cycling. A quick search online reveals carbon frame closeout bikes from a previous model year sell for as low as $1000. That price is … Continued