There are a lot of do-it-yourselfers out there who want to cut back on the cost of going to the local bike shop for repairs and the such. So if you’ve decided on doing your own repairs, naturally, you are going to invest a little bit. One of the first pieces that you are going to need to start up your workshop is a bike repair stand. It may be a more costly piece but if you buy right from the get-go, your stand will last you a very long time.

Sometimes you’ve got to admire people for their sheer will. And one of those is Eric Barone, a 53 year-old Frenchman and ex-stunt double who holds the world speed record on a bike, on both snow and gravel.

Al-Sultan is a German-Iraqi Ironman triathlete who is a pro, well-known for his habit of wearing Speedos and a half singlet (i.e. very little clothing).

Back in the 80s, a technology was developed to measure the output of power in watts by using the torque applied to strain gauges. Its use steadily grew from the pros using them until they became commercially available to the public.

Okay but what do they do?

You didn't think I'd do a "Babe" post without a "Bro" post, now did you?

Even though I swore up and down to Joe that I would never write one of these things, I changed my mind because: 1. Joe’s a nice guy and 2.

When you’re going for a ride, regardless of whether it is near or far, it is always a good idea to carry tools for when you need to fix your bike. Normally, that means some tire levers, an inner tube and some air and you’re set. But what about some of those other, more technical problems? For your quick fix, a multitool comes in real handy.

It’s the changing of the guard for Spain as this 2013 Tour de France sees Joaquim Rodriguez rise to the podium to take third place. He’s been a professional cyclist since 2001. His nickname is “Purito” which in Spanish means “little cigar,” a name given to him when he was out on a ride with teammates who were kicking it up a notch on a hill climb. Rodriguez just coasted by, making a gesture as if he were smoking, a reference that the climb was easy.

His competitive nature took him to ride with Team Katusha and with whom he won the 2013 Tour de France.