Zipp Pushes Gravel Performance Wider with the 303 XPLR Line Gravel cycling has changed dramatically over the past few years. What was once largely about exploring dirt roads at a leisurely pace has evolved into a legitimate high-speed racing discipline, with riders tackling hundreds of miles at increasingly impressive speeds. Zipp’s answer to that evolution…
This years Masters Nationals was a 13.7 mile course about an hour west of Milwaukee. Hot humid sunny weather is a staple for this event so I’d done a 2-week heat training block to push the inevitable implosion off as much as I could. I gave an overview of my heat training in an earlier…
What’s New for Enve for 2026? Avid cyclists are likely familiar with the Enve name. For years, Enve has been a leading supplier of carbon components and wheels, and it expanded its offerings to include bicycles in 2021. In October 2024, we published an article reviewing their bicycle range, which you can find here. So,…
All-Road Bike or Gravel Bike? What is the difference between an All-Road bike and a Gravel bike, and which one is the better choice? When reading bike descriptions from various companies, it is easy to think that All-Road bikes are primarily for paved surfaces, with occasional side trips on well-maintained dirt roads. Doing the same…
I aged up to 50 this year, and taking another shot at the age group hour record at the fastest track around was the perfect season goal. I enjoyed riding and training all year, but keep this in the background as the key event I wanted to feel my best at. I was fortunate to…
Fit Werx Peabody is now offering chain waxing services with a variety of brands including Silca, Ceramicspeed UFO Ultra Endurance Wax & Pyramid Cycle Design Velo Cire Solid & Paste. Each application is unique to the clients needs. The process: – Complete drive train clean in ultrasonic cleaning tank. Parts that are electronic (front…
Wahoo Releases Updates To Its KICKR Trainers Wahoo recently released updates to its KICKR Trainers, just in time for indoor riding. Known for providing some of the best options for indoor cycling, Wahoo has updated two of its models as winter approaches. Curious about the benefits of riding indoors during the winter? Check out this…
Parlee Taos The Best Gravel Bike of 2025 In August, Bike Radar named the Parlee Taos the Best Gravel Bike of 2025. The tester, Warren Rossiter, remarked that it is “the best all-round gravel bike I’ve ever tested.” In particular, Warren notes the ride quality that is to be expected from a Parlee. In his…
Parlee Unveils The New Z-Zero GT and Z-Zero GT 25th Anniversary Edition Parlee has been a long-standing partner of Fit Werx and one of the most respected names in carbon fiber bicycle fabrication in the industry. We have introduced many riders to the wonders of the Parlee Z-Zero through the years. As GCN outlined during…
This race has been around as long as I remember. It still has the local New England event feel with all the volunteers and community surrounding it so it’s no wonder that it sells out every year. The 21.3 mile event is both a time trial and hill climb in one event. You start in…
The Bicycle Brands That Fit Werx Carries In February 2019, we published a blog post about the bicycle brands we offered. Little did we know that just a year later, COVID-19 would disrupt the world. Now that the inventory situation surrounding COVID has stabilized, it’s a perfect time to revisit the brands we carry. What…
What would happen if the fastest two cyclists in the world raced each other on Zwift? I selected Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna for this matchup, and the great thing is we don’t even need their permission to simulate the race. By the way, this blog post was called “How to calculate your CdA on…