The Journal

Whether it’s your first race or your fiftieth, success begins long before the starting line. This complete cycling race day guide covers bike preparation, nutrition, packing, warm-up routines, and expert tips to help you arrive confident, avoid common mistakes, and perform your best.

A custom cycling kit is more than matching jerseys—it’s a symbol of team identity, pride, and belonging. Learn how premium custom apparel helps clubs, charity rides, corporate teams, and race programs build stronger communities on and off the bike.

Whether you’re joining your first club ride, riding a charity event, or training with friends, good group riding skills make every ride safer and more enjoyable. Learn how to draft efficiently, communicate clearly, hold your line, avoid common mistakes, and become the kind of rider everyone wants beside them.

Is there really a perfect cycling cadence? Discover what cadence means, why 90 RPM isn’t the only answer, and how to find the most efficient pedaling rhythm for climbing, endurance rides, group rides, and more. Learn practical cadence tips that can help you ride smoother, farther, and with greater confidence.

Cycling is one of the best ways to lose weight—but riding more isn’t the whole story. Learn how to combine smart training, nutrition, hydration, and recovery to lose fat while becoming a stronger cyclist.

Proper hydration can improve endurance, power, focus, and recovery. Learn how much to drink before, during, and after your ride, when electrolytes matter, and how to avoid common hydration mistakes.

Wondering if you really need a cycling jersey? Learn what makes cycling jerseys different from T-shirts, how they should fit, and the features that improve comfort, storage, and performance on every ride.

Improve your cycling confidence with five essential bike handling drills that develop better balance, smoother cornering, stronger braking, and safer group riding. Whether you’re new to cycling or looking to sharpen your skills, these simple exercises will help you ride with greater control and confidence.

Wildfire smoke shortened Colorado’s iconic Firecracker 50, but the challenge remained. Follow Sam Brown’s podium ride and Haley Brown’s inspiring return from injury as they race one of Breckenridge’s toughest mountain bike courses.

Buying your first pair of cycling shorts doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn why they matter, how they should fit, the difference between bib shorts and waist shorts, and how to choose the right pair for your riding style with this complete beginner’s guide.

Want to ride farther, feel more confident, and become a better cyclist? These 10 essential road cycling skills will help you ride smoother, safer, and with greater efficiency. From shifting and cornering to pacing, fueling, and recovery, discover the habits that every cyclist should master to enjoy every ride.

Whether you’re tackling your first local hill or chasing mountain summits, becoming a better climber is about more than fitness alone. Learn 11 practical climbing tips—from pacing and cadence to fueling, gearing, and technique—that will help you climb stronger, ride farther, and enjoy every ascent with more confidence.

Descending isn’t about being fearless—it’s about building confidence. Learn 11 proven techniques to improve your bike handling, corner faster, brake with control, and enjoy every downhill with greater confidence and safety.

The best cycling bib shorts are never finished—they’re refined. Discover how rider feedback, advanced recycled fabrics, improved ventilation and a premium Elastic Interface® Road Performance Space Chamois inspired the latest evolution of the Pactimo Flyte Bib.

What does it take to tackle one of Colorado’s toughest gravel races? After finishing second overall at the 2026 Bighorn Gravel, Pactimo athlete Sam Brown shares five lessons about pacing, heat, climbing, mental resilience and smart decision-making—along with why progress isn’t always measured by a win.

Rain doesn’t have to end your ride. Learn eight practical wet weather cycling tips that will help you brake, corner, stay visible, and ride more confidently when the roads are wet.

Not every piece of cycling gear earns a spot on the “must-have” list. Pactimo Head of Product Ryan White shares the underrated clothing and accessories he reaches for on nearly every ride—and why they deserve a place in your kit.

Not all cycling gear deserves a premium price. Discover where spending more improves comfort and performance—and where budget-friendly options are just as effective.

Cycling does more than improve fitness—it creates friendships, strengthens communities, and helps combat loneliness. Here’s why riding with others may be one of the healthiest habits you can build.

Cyclists have their own lingo and language. Hopefully this list will help make sense of  it all. A aero: Slang for aerodynamic or streamlined. Anything that helps a cyclist combat wind. Aero devices include handlebars, bullet-shaped […]

It's 42°F outside, potential snow ahead and you've got 2 hours of climbing intervals ahead. What the heck do you wear?! This is probably one of the more popular questions one is thinking about pre-ride or asking fellow buddies and teammates.