The Paris, 2024 Paralympic Games have arrived!
I’m not there. It feels strange. After 12 years of handcycling competition with Team USA, including 3 Paralympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020) I am – unofficially – retired. It’s been an incredible experience, but my body needs rest and repair, and I’m happy to “pass the torch” to the younger, hungrier […]
Exploring the Virtual Roads: Erik’s Journey into Smart Trainers and Zwift
Over the past year I’ve discovered smart trainers and Zwift, the online cycling ‘world’. I’m probably a little late to the party but better late than never. For those of you not familiar with smart trainers or e-cycling, a smart trainer is a device that allows you to ride your bike indoors. These have been […]
Getting Started with Handcycle Racing [ Part Two]
Okay, so you’ve done your homework and now you’re wondering how the rest of your journey will look. Let’s dive into the next part of what you can expect for your handcycling race. Getting there Traveling with a handcycle can be a challenge, but is certainly possible. There are a few options, depending on your […]
Getting Started with Handcycle Racing [Part One]
Perhaps you’ve just gotten yourself a new handcycle and are raring to go. Or maybe you’ve been riding recreationally for some months or years and are thinking about getting competitive. Either way, handcycle racing is exciting, a chance to test your physical and mental fitness, and a great way to meet new friends. I’ve been […]
Erik’s Reflections on the 2023 Kelly Brush Foundation Ride
The first weekend after Labor Day has become known for the Kelly Brush Foundation(KBF) ride in Middlebury Vermont. This was my third time taking part, the second time doing the 50-mile ride after doing 100 miles in 2022. I’m not sure how they do it but in my experience, the weather is always beautiful that […]
Alicia Dana’s experience at the 2023 SBT GRVL
This past weekend I had the opportunity to travel to Steamboat Springs, CO, for the Steamboat Gravel (SBT GRVL) race, as part of a Bike-On.com delegation to this expo and race weekend. This is the second year there has been a handcycling division available for this event; last year I had wanted to do it […]
Erik Corbett’s Treacherous Climb up Mt Washington
Mount Washington is the tallest mountain in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 feet and I’m fortunate enough to live in the valley below it. The Mt Washington Auto Road is a steep, narrow mountain road with no guardrails. The climb into the clouds is known for its treacherous road and steep incline with an […]
Unveiling Eden’s Story: Bike-On’s Customer Connections Series
In a world that often highlights adversities, there’s something deeply inspiring about witnessing individuals accomplish challenges that once seemed impossible.
Alicia Dana’s Experience Paracycling at the UCI Paracycling Road World Cups in Italy
The start of this handcycle season has been intense. The same day I raced the Boston Marathon (April 17), I rushed to Logan Airport and boarded a flight to Venice, Italy. Ahead were 3 weeks’ worth of UCI Paracycling Road World Cups, and the Paracycling Tour of Flanders, in Italy and Belgium. I worried that an overnight flight after a hard race effort where I got very cold and wet, might push me over the edge into getting sick (at worst) or just not fully recovered and race-ready (at best)
Alicia Dana’s Experience Hand-Cycling in the 2023 Boston Marathon
My handcycle racing season started with a bang on April 17th; the first stop was Boston Marathon. I had only raced Boston once before, the year of the cold, wet rain, and sleet – 2018. It was a miserable experience – although I won the Women’s division, my time was nothing to shout about, and I was just happy I survived it. This year, I was looking forward to better weather (I hoped) and a more enjoyable experience.
