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
Avid cyclist and RETT father will be departing San Diego on 9/30 for a month long ride to Jacksonville FL along the I-10 as a fundraiser for rettsyndrome.org. If interested, there are opportunities for cyclists to join him along the … Continued
Tour de Big Bear Adam Pacal 107mi Overall: 4th Under 50 KOM: 2nd Kevin Greer 107mi Overall: 5th 50+ KOM: 4th Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Dave Cynkin Masters 50+ overall: 19th Masters 50+ Cat 4: 1st
The month of July was abuzz with the 105th edition of the Tour De France! Swami’s Cycling held two TDF viewing parties at Iron Fist Brewing Company to watch Stage 12, the Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Alpe d’Huez high mountain stage, and … Continued
Pro-cyclist Phil Gaimon made a guest appearance on Wednesday night’s Hoppy Hour ride on July 23. After the ride, we had a little meet and greet with the pro who was there to promote his own ride, the Cookie Fondo, … Continued
We at EB Cycling Law want cyclists to be aware of the fact that bicycle helmets, while incredibly effective at preventing a brain injury, are far from failsafe. It goes without saying that wearing a helmet will protect you far … Continued
Juniors Mens 17-18 Cat 1/2/3/4 Criterium A few weeks ago, the Swami’s Junior Development Team took on the SCNCA Regional Criterium Championships pretty close to home in San Diego, CA. The Barrio Logan Grand Prix is one of my favorite … Continued
I still can’t believe I was given the opportunity to race in the Omloop van Borsele on April 18th to 20th with USA Cycling. I placed 103rd in the very windy time trial, 84th in the second stage despite crashing … Continued
I love bike to work day. I realize how ironic that is given the fact that I work from home, but this day makes me wish I didn’t (just this day). It’s like a carnival out there, and it starts … Continued
The Swami’s board solicited bids from 5 clothing manufacturers and had specific requirements so that each clothier could be comparably evaluated. ALL of the Board of Directors and Advisory Board participated in the selection process, with the BOD making the … Continued