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Bike Attack and Scott Bikes Demo Day: Saturday, October 29th

Posted by Kitty on Oct 22nd 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARSBIKE ATTACK and SCOTT BIKES DEMO DAYSATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2016You're invited to the Bike Attack and Scott Bikes Demo Day and Fall Meetup!Where? Bike Attack Playa Vista When?  Saturday, October 29, 2016 10:00am to 3:00pm  Why?  Scott Bikes and Bike Attack are teaming up to introduce the some of the best in quality and performance road and mountain bikes. Scott Bikes creates bikes for cyclists of all ages from toddler to adult and bikes for both men and women. Whether you're a bike enthusiast looking to check o …
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Indoor vs Outdoor Cycling

Posted by Kitty on Oct 14th 2016

Indoor vs Outdoor Cycling, why choose one over the other? Let's explore the differences, benefits and disadvantages as well as some of the surprising things they have in common.VarietyOutdoor: There are unlimited differences in the type of outdoor bike you choose to ride. BMX, fixie, road, cyclocross, electric, cruisers, cargo, trikes, unicycles, etc. Combine this with the different brakes, derailleurs, chains, pedals, seats, colors, spokes, lights...the accessories and parts are endless in its variety. One of the most fun aspects of being a cyclist is the shopping!Indoor: There are quite …
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What is Slowing You Down?

Posted by Kitty on Oct 1st 2016

There are so many things you can do to improve your speed, but what is slowing you down? Here's a look at a few things that could be the culprits. Pollution Cycling in a city with poor air quality inhibits your lungs from peak performance. Those of us with bronchial issues like asthma have it even worse. Studies have shown that pollution is one of the top irritants for asthma. Professional cyclists such as 3 time Tour de France winner Christ Froome is a known asthmatic and is open about using his inhaler since he was a teen. Pollution is one of the causes of acute bron …
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5 Types of Cyclists We Love to Hate

Posted by Kitty on Sep 24th 2016

Cyclists come in all shapes, sizes and colors. We all cycle for different reasons but when it comes down to it, we do it for the love of it. There's a long list of pet peeves we have about fellow cyclists, here's our favorite gripes and the 5 types of cyclists we love to hate.The Ever Unprepared Cyclist Out for a group ride and there's just that one person who never has the basic gear. Flat? Oh hey, do you mind if I borrow... Oh man, I forgot my water, anyone care to share? Of course fellow cyclists are more than happy to lend a hand, but if this becomes a habit, it becomes every …
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It's Officially Fall on Thursday, September 22

Posted by Kitty on Sep 16th 2016

Summer is coming to an end and Summer 2016 has officially been listed on record as the fifth hottest year in the last 122 years. It's officially Fall on Thursday, September 22, which means much cooler weather and definitely a favorite season for cyclists. Layering, Joints and Jams What should you do differently as a cyclists during the fall season? For one, dressing appropriately for the weather is the most obvious change to be made. Layering is the key to being prepared. Some fall days may feel like remnants of summer and some fall days may have weather that's wet, cold and windy. …
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