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 Best road bike helmets 2019: a buyer’s guide to comfortable, lightweight and aero lids If you are new to cycling then the wide range of helmets can be confusing. How do you maximise the safety and comfort a helmet can offer, and what's the best helmet for you? Read on to find out… Cycling helmets are designed to protect riders from head injuries, but with brands constantly competing to create the best bike helmet, other factors also come in to play: comfort, aerodynamics and breathability being key opportunities for competition. The primary function of a cycling helmet is to...

ALABAMA BACKROADS CENTURY SERIES  Saturday, Mar 16, 2019 to Saturday, Nov 9, 2019 Alpine, Alabama, United States  Century, Charity Ride, Gran Fondo, Half-Century, Metric Century, Recreational Official Website Our Purpose:To promote the growth and development of long-distance cycling in the state of Alabama, encourage participation in established Alabama century (100-mile) rides, recognize and reward individuals for their accomplishments, and benefit the charities and advocacy efforts supported by each of these events. The Challenge:Complete as many century routes as you can…we support 11 events! The Rewards:Receive a collectible “Centurion” Finisher’s Medal for each (100-mile) century you complete. Complete at least four...

First off, a disclaimer: I'm a mountain biker. Always have been, always will. And as the founder of a mountain bike adventure company, I've made it my career. So I'm more than a bit biased when  thinking... road bike vs mountain bike,  when planning my next ride.    Secondly, I don't have anything against road riding. I've tried it many times. I tried to love it. I tried to like it. But ultimately it's just not for me. I know that millions of people love road riding (and that it's more popular than mountain biking), but... I also think millions of road...