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I love Cyclocross because it is the most fun kind of racing. No matter how I end up finishing a race, I always get an amazing workout and my “hair blown back” as my friend Toddy T used to say. Cyclocross is never boring. It is slippery, arduous, thrilling and tricky. Often I am riding […]

This time of year I struggle to fit everything I need to into my busy schedule, including cycling. It can be a challenge to keep myself in shape during the months leading up to Cyclocross season, but I know if I can keep myself going strong until Cross Bootcamp begins I will race well. Our […]

Summer is finally making an appearance in the Pacific Northwest, and those participating in outdoor activities need to be thinking about sun safety. Hot weather riding is more demanding on your body than riding during cooler temperatures. Summer riders need to be aware of hot weather hazards including dehydration and heat stroke. Luckily, these are […]

You all trained hard during the winter and early spring with us in the ICE classes, and once the weather started to improve, the streets beckoned to be ridden and we set you free to ride out on your own. Some of you could not wait for the opportunity to attack the road after months […]

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Cycle U juniors team!  For the past few years we have had a small but dedicated group of young riders racing for CycleU, and the time has come to expand the team and take our program to the next level. With new sponsorship and the creation of […]

For those of us not riding bikes with a fixed gear, brakes are probably the most important component on our bikes to have properly adjusted. Whether you are a racer, daily commuter, or sunny day rider, we all have to be able to stop safely and, if the situation calls for it, quickly. Fortunately, adjusting […]

With summer sun comes some of the greatest outdoor sports: cycling, boating and camping. Summer riding is some of the best of the year, with only a few months to soak up the sunshine. Hit the dirt for some sweet single track, rip the pavement for long hot epic rides (just got back from a […]

It’s been around 13 years since I got my Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike and this spring I finally made up my mind that it wasn’t worth repairing any more. Besides, it has 26” wheels and that’s so last year. The last 4 years I raced it I was running it as a single speed on […]

  Seattle is a city with a vibrant cycling community. All year round, Seattle cyclists hit the streets to train, commute, and have fun. Seattle is also a city with lots of car traffic, and a cycling infrastructure which forces cyclists to share roads directly with drivers. This creates a dangerous situation where cyclists are […]

Those who have been in our shop of late may have noticed a change- new posters stating what I call the Platinum Rule: Treat others as they would like to be treated. Here at Cycle U, our focus lies on helping riders achieve their goals through training suited to their unique needs. This philosophy reflects […]