Cannondale Synapse women’s 105 review-4

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Leaving soon to take my research work on embodied cognition in skilled performance on its first European tour (think: emotion regulation, anticipation and other adaptable strategies for guiding our incredible bodies under pressure). 🚴‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤩 · First stop Germany for the Cognitive Futures in the Arts and Humanities conference. Beyond excited to hear from others and for the international perspective an event like this brings. · Here's a photo I prepared earlier! ✈️🌏
Two things you may not know about @velocioapparel: the aero looking Ultralight Jersey is made from 100% recycled materials. And the bathroom friendly bibshorts, which originally raised the bar for women's bibs with a zipper on the rear, now acheive this functionality without zips or buckles. Clever selection and use of high-quality materials mean they sit super snug in a riding position, but have enough stretch in the straps and the lower back that you can pee without taking your jersey off. Once you try it you will never want to use bibs you can't pee in again! · The online sizing info has always been accurate and easy to follow for me. For Sydney riders who like to try things on first, drop by @chainsmithbikes on Cleveland St. They stock a huge range, which they've tested over many long rides. · Photos by @thegayesy. 🙏
New kit day! So classy, soooo soft! 🤩 · I've reviewed Velocio apparel several times over the years for various cycling publications. It's not just the pro fit and high-quality materials that keep me coming back. This is a brand that, despite being ahead of many brands when it comes to fit and performance, continues to innovate. They are also driven by strong ethical guidelines in all phases of the design and production process. Follow @velocioapparel or check out the website at velocio.cc if you're curious to learn more. · Thank you to @thegayesy for the photo. We had the most magic ride this weekend, exploring some favourite backstreets and hills around Sydney's North Shore, each of which takes you to habour views like this one. Just wonderful. ✨
How many of you have tried the @ridebontrager Ajna saddle? How was it for you? · Thanks to @trekbikesau for sending me the Pro Carbon model. I've written about this saddle before and have a lot to say about it from a longer term perspective, which I'll be writing in another article. · I'd love to hear your thoughts too. And if it works for you or doesn't, what are some other saddles that tend to work (or almost) for you as well? · In addition to the choice of widths, I personally rate that the Ajna doesn't just have a single sweet spot. And I like that the edges around the cut out are shaped in a very gentle curve, so they don't apply extra rubbing or pressure when the pelvis is rotated further forward. 🕺✌️
📝 "Each time we ride, even over a single obstacle, we carry traces of our past and intentions toward the future. It’s these histories, these futures, and their relationship to the present that we read in the bodies and attitudes of others. This is why we can often tell more about a person by how they ride than the things they say. Where they are in their own biking journey, where they’ve been, where they want to go." · Throwback to an extraordinary few days riding in Aínsa last year, with an extraordinary crew. I'm reminded of this experience, and this article for @eskapee, often. It's linked in my bio if you'd like to revisit it or if you missed it the first time around. Hands down one of the pieces I'm most proud of. · I'm happily working more in the research world this year (still bikes!), but more stories and a yearning to tell them are brewing busily as I do. 😊 · Photo of @mattyhunter by @harookz 🙌🙌
Have a read and get snapping – or encourage that mate whose images on Instagram make you want to put your phone down and ride! · Looking forward to seeing this year's entries. Kudos to @australianmountainbike and @shimanoaustralia for supporting local talent - open to international photogs too. ✌️ · Regram @australianmountainbike: The AMB Photography Awards presented by @shimanoaustralia are live for 2019. . This year the awards return with what you love - and a bit extra. We have four new categories: #joyofMTB: show us the stoke! #betweenthetape: show us race dedication. #adventurebyMTB: a glimpse of where bikes can take us. #womeninAMB: showcasing that mountain biking isn’t as bloke heavy as it can appear. . We have the Photographer of the Year award plus another for best local shooter. There’s $5k cash on the line, Shimano pedals, an XTR M9100 group set, a Deore XT group set and a paid gig for the local shooter. Find all the details via the link in our profile, and use the hashtags to show us what you’re working on. #mountainbike #ambmag #photoawards #bike #mtb #competition #shimanomtb
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