Urbanears Hellas: Full Test Review

When I wasn’t assigning and editing news and features at Bicycling, I was testing bike gear. Here’s the full, unedited version of one of the last pieces I wrote for the site, about a pair of wireless workout headphones. You can find the edited, abridged version here.  The Urbanears Hellas Is Your Pain-Cave Secret Weapon…

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Non-Cyclists Guess the Meanings of Popular Cycling Terms (Bicycling)

When I decided to take cycling more seriously, the hardest thing wasn’t improving my fitness, toughening my resolve on climbs, or getting comfortable with clipless pedals. Rather, it was deciphering the vocabulary I needed—specifically Romance language-infused jargon—to get a basic understanding of the sport and its technology. It’s easy to forget how hard it is…

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