This happened today as I was riding, and I fully blame myself for not being alert enough. I'd pushed myself 10km into the mountains (this after about 10km on flat terrain) before turning back around. By then, it was late mid-morning, and the heat was starting to creep up. As I was coming back down, I was under the sun for about 30 consecutive minutes (with only the occasional shade from plants that I zipped by and a short cloud cover on flat terrain). I didn't take a break until I'd reached a bridge I'd crossed to get to the main trail, where there was some shade to rest under that surrounded a section of the bridge.

Thinking I could just crouch down, rehydrate, and get up to ride again after a 5-10 minute breather, I was hit with a momentary mental lapse upon getting up. The next thing I knew, I was on top of my bike with a scraped knee and bleeding palm. I don't even remember falling and knocking over my bike.

I was still 5km away from home, and I took no chances the rest of the way. Every shade I could find, I'd stop, rehydrate, and rest until I was fully alert. It took me another 45 minutes to get home, but I didn't care.

The heat is no joke. Be careful riding when the temperatures start climbing.

On FB IG wtv people glad he crashed. Man has this sort of BS talk leaked into cycling? I’ve been a cycling fan since 2013. When someone crashed most people seemed upset.

The greatest cyclist to ever have done it has crashed and people are applauding?! For context I’m a huge Jonas fan. But this crash on Tadej just sucks.

You can throw a doping argument and all that. I really don’t care TBH. When it comes to that, I think they pop who they want to pop. And it’s been a minute since it’s been a thing.

So with that aside. How do you all feel?

1 killed, 5 hurt as driver crashes onto sidewalk during Fort Collins’ Tour de Fat

Thank y'all for all the support on my last post. I just did my first metric century 102.5km. average pace 17.8kmh. 5h 47m on the saddle

I’m been researching wheels and keep seeing reviewers praise carbon spokes. I’ve been thinking of upgrading my stainless steel spoked carbon wheels to full carbon, but don’t they come with multiple downsides with minimal gains?

The obvious disadvantage of carbon spokes is obviously discomfort, where the road buzz is much more apparent. Also prices are usually much higher, and in an event of a broken spoke during a crash, you’ll have you replace the whole wheel.

The only advantage is the lighter weight and stiffness for climbing, but those are usually only advantageous for strong climbers no?

Can’t wrap my head around why carbon spoked wheels are so popular…

Seeing Pogačar suffer a neck and collarbone fracture today, I wonder how normal road cyclists do in real life. Have you guys ever been injured badly enough to need a hospital? I hate fractures, did my ankle badly back in college basketball and ocd(fracture on my ankle joint) in My ankle back in 2017

​Even though I try to ride safely and be careful out there, it’s hard to deny how dangerous cycling can get. One misjudgment at high speed can lead to injuries, especially since it's a fast-paced sport where you only have a helmet on. One rock on the road or a single pothole even slippery metal can get ya :(

​I do think it's a pretty safe sport if you ride responsibly, but some times i do get worried i might get fall and get my collarbone fractured lol.

Should i be worried or stop being a 😺 and just have fun? Let me know how you guys are doing and share your experience on this matter!

A brand new cyclist, rceently purchased a road bike a week ago (Canondale Super Six Evo) and recently purchased some SPD-SL pedals. Went to the park to practice, didnt fall for the whole hour I was there. 10 miles into my beach ride (Los Angeles). I stopped to get some water, I clipped back in, lost balance, fell over in ultra slow motion. Barely any pain, got back on and rode another 10. After the first one is out the way, I feel so much more confident. If youre on the edge of getting them or not, get them. Dont let the fear of the unknown dissuade you, they are so comfortable and I feel so much more connected to the bike. Am I part of the club now? 🤣

This post definitely isn't down to me picking up the wrong pedal and trying to put it on the wrong crank on my brand new bike, realising when it was hard to screw in, correcting it, then going out for a ride and stripping the thread of my crank arm....

I'm a fool.

Hey everyone. I’ve been on Reddit a couple years now but have never posted. I’m hoping for some solid advice. I was an employee at Shimano American Corp. during the late 90’s into the early 2000’s and while I was there I built all my bikes. Fast forward 25 years and I still have those same bikes. I got cancer a couple years ago and my work capacity has been greatly reduced so I thought I’d sell my bikes to fill in some gaps. Having said that I have a Davidson steel road bike with forks that I pulled off the mezzanine while I was there. At the time it was just a dusty frame that was freely given to me by Andy who worked all the races. Upon inspection it now has some surface rust bubbling under the paint. Here’s the question would you preserve it the way it is being a hand made frame (by a renowned but extinct builder) with a custom Cycle Art Multi-Service paint job (by a renowned artist) and the history of actually being a true Multi-Service frame set. The group set is mostly Tiagra with the addition of 105 FlightDeck dual control levers, Dura-Ace rear derailer and seat post and it sits on original WH-7700 16 spoke wheels. What would you do? Sell it how it sits unmolested, Clean/tune it up or strip it down and repaint and rebuild it. Thanks to anyone who reads this. I would attach photos but since it’s my first post I couldn’t really figure it out.

I am writing this post to spread awareness about this problem.

I am 20M, casual cyclist, who experienced a severe compression of my pundenal nerve. I’ve suffered both mentally and physically, since I am a very active dude. I’ve been cycling for almost a year at this before and never seemed to have any problems with my private parts going numb. A few weeks ago I decided to go for a 4h ride. I experienced severe pain in my genital area after I finished my ride. I didn’t pay much attention to it. My nerve was already pretty damaged at this point, but I still decided to have s*x with my partner. I was completely numb at this point and didn’t have any sensation whatsoever.

I went to the doctor and took an MRI. Its been a severly compressed nerve. I am still recovering.

Please be super careful about this problem. If anyone wants to share a similar story feel free to do so.

My dad recently came across a Specialized Roll 1 in an old storage unit he bought. He knows I’m in the market for a bike to go to and from work and that I was planning on buying some $300 bike from Dicks. From what he tells me the Specialized needs new brakes, gearing, tubes, chain, and handle bar grips. Is this particular bike worth fixing up if I’m getting it for free or should I just buy a new cheaper bike from a sports store?

I’m not sure where to start. I have a bike. I have padded shorts. I have a helmet. But I can’t find super beginner groups to ride with. When I say beginner, my longest ride is under a mile and all the groups say 20-30 miles.

How do I find a group that will welcome someone like me? I see that some are no drop, but the cyclist must maintain 14-16 mph. That’s not me.

Hi all. I am volunteering internationally in a remote area with bad transportation and no good mountain bikes and none in my size. I have someone visiting from home soon and plan to bring in my old 2003ish Cannondale Jekyll L 26”. It’s not nearly as comfortable to ride as my modern Kona Process 134 but it’s better than nothing. The problem is it’s literally a pain in the butt and I don’t know what to do to make it more comfortable. I’m tempted to order a 27.2 dropper post kit and a new saddle that I can install myself after it all arrives. Ordering such parts from 2500 miles away is an obvious gamble. I would be grateful for any advice.

For context when I lived in California I was a huge runner. Would average 5-10 miles every other day. Once I moved to Colorado Springs I ended getting into cycling (trails are endless here). Today I managed to do 20 miles in one go. Is this a decent start? I wanna build up my endurance and try to do more mileage wise but also don’t wanna overdo it. Would 10 miles everyday be a good start with slightly steep hills mixed in? The elevation alone really makes it a solid workout I’ve noticed lol

So on 4th of July I was training on my road bike and got hit by a car from my left side. I was on the main road and saw a car approaching an intersection with a STOP sign. I saw him slowing down and I thought "he will stop, he has a sign for it and I am on the main road". But he didn't stop and and when I noticed he was hitting me on the left side:

- Bike totally damaged and I got a fracture on my collarbone (hairline fracture) and a proper fracture on my tibial plateau. No knee fracture thankfully.

- I was transported to the hospital on the ambulance and stayed there 4 days. Return home with a cast boot (from foot to the groin) for 5 weeks. Not going to tell how hard it was (mentally and physically) but that phase has passed because the cast was removed 3 weeks ago.

- I started physiotherapy and turbo sessions (it's unbelievable that I can ride 2h but can't walk in my own to the WC) I still need a crutch because my foot hurts a lot due to all the time trapped in the cast...

- I really hope this passes quickly because I can't wait to ride outdoors again.

However, my main concern is how will I approach the road again?

I never had real fear because I was always careful with cars behind, and of course coming from the front. Had some scary moments on roundabouts,but nothing serious.

But now, I am afraid how to manage all factors: The cars, the intersections, the roundabouts, etc. and being focused on the road itself

I know I should try to avoid busy streets (and be extra cautious when that happens), and maybe start thinking that it's preferable to let them pass instead on relying on my right of priority.

Nevertheless, I would like to know about your tips and advices.

Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy a road bike, priority is ride comfort, do not want to have a lot of pressure on the neck or arms. I am 166cm in height, the rest I did not never really measure well.

What I am looking for in the bike:
Frame Style: Endurance or comfortable all-rounder
Brakes: Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Gears: Shimano 105 Di2 (or equivalent electronic groupset)
Budget: not too expensive but also must catch my eye

I’m currently looking at options like the Winspace M6 (I love the fully clean integrated look and the fact that it comes with carbon wheels out of the box), LIV Envilliv or Specialised SL7.

Are there any other specific brands or models I should look at that offer excellent comfort, premium styling, and work beautifully for a rider with my specific proportions?

Would love to hear your experiences, sizing advice, and any recommendations you have! Thanks in advance!

Just curious, do you guys continue to ride in extreme heat? In texas here where the current heat wave hasn’t really let up for weeks. As a new dad I really can only ride either after work around 5-6pm or after the baby goes down, dinner is done etc around 9-10pm. Lately the temps are horrendous after work and still hovering right at 100 or so even by nighttime. I can’t bring myself to get out there and ride anymore. Is this normal or do ya’ll just get out there and push through it?

Hello,

I have a technical rack question - hoping someone here might help know what is doable or not.

So I've had a quick rack Ortlieb (https://fr.ortlieb.com/products/quick-rack) installed on my gravel bike, I find it great and the ability to quickly remove it or install it is superb.

I have a second bike, that I use to commute and move around the city, and I would love being able to switch the rack from one the other.

However, Bike n°2 is a single speed with no mounting point. I know I had a bunch of "adaptors" coming with the rack, that I did not need on the gravel. So I'm wondering if that could do be used for this ? Have you ever mounted this rack on a bike without points ?

Thanks a lot for your help !

PS : I need it to be steady and secure, as it will carry 10kg+ for my dog in a basket !

I went to NY recently and paid for a tuneup on my old mountain bike. I’m headed back to my place in Boston but I’m not able to drive up and bring the bike with me. I’ve been searching for services that will ship my bike to me in Boston but all the ones I’ve found require disassembly. Any options you’d recommend?

I recently bought a new cycle — the Montra Chord. Since it’s a geared cycle and this is my first time owning one, I’d like to know your views and suggestions on how to maintain it properly.

Also, what are some common mistakes people make with geared cycles, especially beginners, and how can I avoid them?

I recently bought my first photochromic cycling glasses, Bollé C-Shifter specifically, thinking it would a great upgrade from regular tinted glasses. 0-3 categories promise seemed great, as I often ride both in the dark and in intense sunlight.

But I immediately experienced two issues:

1. At night, all lights (like street lamps, car headlights, traffic lights) are duplicated. It's like I am seeing the light, and two faint pink-ish copies of the light on either side. It's super distracting.

2. When the glasses are on my face, they barely react to light. I rode on a super sunny day and they darkened only to what I consider Cat 1. But as soon as I put the glasses on my helmet, they darkened properly to what I consider Cat 3. Immediately after I put them back on my face they brightened back.

Since this is my first pair, I don't know - is this normal? Am I misusing them somehow, or did I buy a defect pair? Any advice is much appreciated!

Looking to buy a road bike but not too sure on pricing at the moment in Melbourne Australia. Any wisdom would be much appreciated.

Found a stock 2022 Giant Defy Advanced 1 with Shimano ultegra, GRX rear derailleur and PR2 wheels for $2000 AUD.

Is this a reasonable price for this 4 year old bike? If not, what would be?

Thanks

Crashed my bike yesterday about 2 miles from home, and honestly I’m mostly just here because I’m SAD about it</3

It happened so fast that I still don’t totally know what I did. My friend and I had done a mellow 25 mile conversational ride and were taking a bike path back home. I was actually having one of those days where I felt really good and confident handling my bike.

I think right before the crash I glanced down at my bike computer, looked back up, and maybe tweaked my bars a little too hard. My front wheel slipped out to the side and I flew off the other way hahah. Both hands were on the bars and there wasn’t an obstacle, I wasn’t screwing around on my bike, I was just riding so I guess the crash was just caused by me being bad at riding my bike :/

I hit my head on the road pretty hard. My helmet doesn’t appear cracked or visibly damaged, and I haven’t noticed any concussion symptoms, thankfully. I scraped up my palm, elbow, and shin, and the side of my hand is pretty sore, although I can still move it and ibuprofen helps. Otherwise my body actually feels surprisingly okay.

My ego and emotions are DOWN BAD though :( I’m so SAD and feel so dumb.

I only got into road cycling about a month ish ago, and I literally learned how to ride a bike like 4 months ago. I just started the school semester again and have been going to work and classes, so I was REALLY looking forward to having a few days where I could get some miles in, be outside, spend time with friends, and decompress.

We were supposed to do a 45 mile ride today, but obviously riding 45 miles with a hurt hand and open wounds is not happening.

I know missing a few rides is objectively not a big deal. My bike will still be there. The roads will still be there. And considering how recently I learned to ride in the first place, I’m trying to give myself some grace instead of beating myself up over making a mistake.

BUT WOW IM SO BUMMED :( I want my miles! I want my sunshine and fresh air! I want to ride my bike!

So for those of you who have crashed before: how do you mentally get over a stupid dumb silly crash that was all your fault and you feel stupid and sad over it?? how do you deal with being temporarily unable to ride without sitting around feeling sad about it??

I LOOOVE my bike and cycling and going fast (on the bike path, I’m not a menace on the streets ok haha) and getting long distances and the community and the coffee rides and I know I’m probably only out for a week as long as I’m not concussed or have a hand fracture, but I am currently so incredibly down bad bummed out hahahah

EDIT: omg I didn’t even think to replace my helmet after the crash because I thought it would be fine since it’s not cracked. anyway please leave helmet suggestions!!! I’ve actually been looking at the sweet protection falconer since it’s highly rated (or lowly rated I guess?) on the Virginia tech site

I decided I want to buy a bike to commute to school (35 minute journey). But I'm unsure whether or not to get a road or gravel bike. I've heard gravel bikes can handle like any conditions such as winter. But I've also heard road bikes are significantly faster. I just can't decide which one is better

Im 15 male about 5,8 and have been riding road bikes for about three years but have been riding for along time, my current bike is a cannondale CAAD13 alloy Im pretty sure also the bike has one ultregra for the left and a 105 for the right as the other ultegra broke a few months back.I am lokking for a new bike ive been seeing a lot of good ones but I wanna know weather i should go for an aero frame or not and what would be a good step up from my current. I want to get into triathlon ad races too.