Lower Back Pain and Cycling

Proper biking posture, bike fit and back pain are deeply intertwined.  If you experience discomfort while riding, it’s critical you address this issue with an experienced bike fitter.  Up to 70% of regular (non-competitive) cyclists experience cervical, dorsal, or lumbar back pain, largely because their bicycles are not fitted properly. In fact, the Chaim Sheba…

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Beyond Bike Fit – Pressure Scanning Technology

I recently posted that I had visited cycling analysis start-up Cyclologic in AZ to meet with company founder Paraic McGlynn and familiarize myself with the latest technology he is working on in cycling fit and analysis.  One of the most encouraging pieces of technology we worked with on my trip was the pressure sensing technology…

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Scheduling Time for Training/Riding

For most cyclists and triathletes, the biggest challenge doesn’t stem from the demands of the sport itself, but rather, finding the time to train. Balancing work, family and personal time along with a love of cycling/tri can be difficult, especially around the holidays.  Consider utilizing these few simple strategies to fit more time in on…

Fit Werx Riders Shine at Vermont State Cyclocross Championships

The Burris Logistics/Fit Werx/Music Emporium cyclocross team gathered in Putney, Vermont on November 11 for the 22nd Annual West Hill Shop Cyclocross Race. As in years past, this classic event is also the state championship for Vermont residents. Each of the Burris Logistics/Fit Werx/Music Emporium team members competing came away with medals. Sam Noel continued…

Burris Logistics-Fit Werx-Music Emporium mid-season cyclocross report

The cyclocross season has reached the halfway point and the Burris Logistics-Fit Werx-Music Emporium team has been busy. With over 40 starts among 8 riders, the team has numerous top-10 finishes with our sole junior rider Sam Noel  scoring a big WIN at SPA Cross on Saratoga Springs, NY.  The team recently traveled to Northampton,…

SRM PowerMeter Sale!

 Shimano 7900/7950 and SRAM S975 powermeters from SRM are on sale thru December 31. If you are considering riding with a powermeter or wish to upgrade to the gold standard of powermeters used by the top riders in the world you can save over $300 on either standard or compact  models. Each system will carry…