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The Essential Interface Between You and Your Bike It is one of the most common oversights in a cyclist's kit. You invest in a top-of-the-range bike and the best bib shorts available, but then head out for a ride in general-purpose cotton socks. Your feet are one of the three primary contact points between you and your bike, doing thousands of repetitions...

The Secret to Year-Round Comfort It is the hardest working piece of cycling apparel you will ever wear, yet it is almost never seen. While jerseys and bib shorts get all the glory, your choice of baselayer is often the deciding factor in how comfortable you feel on any given ride. Whether you are battling the humidity of a Sydney summer or...

Beating the Early Morning Chill There is a special kind of discipline required for the 5am bunch ride. You walk out the front door into the biting morning air, and every instinct tells you to go back inside. But by the time the sun is up and you are halfway through the main set, the temperature has climbed ten degrees and you...

The Frustration of the Bouncing Jersey It is one of the most common distractions on a ride. You stand up out of the saddle to tackle a steep climb, and you feel your phone, multi-tool, and spares bouncing rhythmically against your lower back. Not only is it irritating, but a sagging jersey can actually throw off your balance and lead to poor...

Overcoming the Discomfort of Chafing It is the silent ride-killer. You start the day feeling great, but as the kilometers tick over and the temperature climbs, you start to feel that familiar, localized sting. Chafing and skin irritation are incredibly common cycling problems, particularly in the humid Australian climate, but they are not an inevitable part of the sport. At Caffeine and...

Rethinking Storage on the Bike For decades, the standard way to carry your essentials on a ride was to stuff them into the three pockets on the back of your jersey. While this works, it is not without its frustrations. Reaching for your phone while riding requires a bit of gymnastics, and heavy items like a packed wallet or a multi-tool can...