Cycling Black
Roof Report: What is that Black Stuff on My Roof?
What is that black stuff on my roof? Is this a question you commonly ask yourself or find yourself asking others? Tim McLoughlin, president of KTM Roofing, a leading Atlanta roofing company, can provide you the answer. As founder of KTM Roofing in 1984, Tim McLoughlin has been roofing Atlanta for more than 25 years and is a roofing expert—from roof cleaning to roof maintenance. In this article, Tim will share his knowledge about a common problem that affects many roofs in the metro Atlanta area – the black stuff on your roof.
Whether your roof is young or old, when you see black stuff on it, chances are you are looking at Gloeocapsa Magma, an algae that feeds on the crushed limestone used in the asphalt shingles of your roof. Gloeocapsa Magma is carried onto your roof by the wind where it then starts to grow and take hold. Rain spreads the algae down the roof causing the all too familiar black streaks. Like any plant, the
rainwater aids in the algae’s growth.
Aside from the obvious effect black streaking can have on the beauty of a roof, algae can prevent your roof from performing one of its most important jobs—reflecting the radiant heat from the sun off the roof. When the roof is covered by algae, the heat is not reflected off the roof and is trapped into the attic. Given the heat of Atlanta summers, this can have a huge effect on cooling costs.
Why Should You Have Your Roof Cleaned?
If handled early on, professional roof cleaning can be the solution to the black stuff on your roof. However, if left too long, algae will cause your roof to rapidly deteriorate and fail long before it should.
The November 2009 issue of Roofing Contractor magazine included an insightful article about maintaining a roof in a proactive versus reactive way. The piece, Why Roof Maintenance Pays discusses how a reactive roof owner, an owner who waits to deal with their roof after problems have manifested their way into the house, can spend nearly double on their roof and shorten their roof’s life by almost half.
“According to data gathered in a 15-year alliance between Firestone Building Products and ProLogis, with a proactive maintenance schedule in place, the average life-cycle cost is 14 cents per square foot. The average reactive maintenance life-cycle costs are 25 cents per square foot. A roofing system with proactive maintenance can have an average roof life of 21 years compared to 13 years with a reactive maintenance program, depending on the roofing system and building type.”
Cleaning Cannot Fix a Broken Roof: How to Determine if You Need a New Roof
In many cases, the black stuff may be more than algae. If your roof is more than 10 years old, a certified, professional Atlanta roofer, should be called upon to inspect your roof.
Indications that it may be time to replace your roof include:
- Shingle granules in your rain gutters
- Thin shingles
- Shingles falling off the roof
- Deteriorating or crumbling shingles
- Wavy or warping shingles
- Shingles curling up in the corners
An Atlanta roofing contractor, KTM Roofing has been raising roofing standards in Georgia since 1984. Incorporated in 1995, the Atlanta roofing company is dedicated to excellence in professional roofing. Specializing in roof replacements, KTM Roofing can work with a variety of roof materials including natural slate, synthetic slate, clay tile, concrete tile, cedar, pine, cypress, modified bitumen and asphalt. To receive a roof proposal from KTM Roofing, please visit www.ktmroofing.com or call 678-565-ROOF (7663).
Blacks: What cycle is used in hair?
Your probably sick of me asking, but I really want to have and maintain a style afro, and get braids. What shampoo and conditioner do you use? Why is oil bad for your hair, and if so, why in certain products for black hair?
hmm @ cycle soft afro man. Have not committed any shampoo / conditioner, but I am currently using SE, a bottle of rosé. Oil supposedly clog pores, but looking at all the black back in the day with long hair, which uses only fat, well I thought in it. I kind of "black hair products" boy cott 75% of the time. It depends on what is cheaper =)
Pokémon Black & White Music Extended – Cycling
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Madison Flux Singletrack Men’s Gloves Black Medium Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Flux Singletrack Men’s Gloves Black X-Large Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $37.06 |
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SKINS Men’s Cycle Short Sleeve Jersey , Black, X-Small $119.99 |
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Madison Flux Xc Women’s Gloves Black Small Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $29.65 |
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Madison Flux Xc Women’s Gloves Black Medium Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $29.65 |
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Madison Flux Singletrack Women’s Gloves Black X-Small Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Flux Singletrack Women’s Gloves Black Small Cycling MTB Road Bike 2012 $37.06 |
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Planet Bike 6.2mm Welded Aluminum Bicycle Waterbottle Cage, Black $11.99 |
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Planet Bike 6.2mm Welded Aluminum Bicycle Waterbottle Cage, Gloss Black $9.99 |
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Giro Skyline black / titanium uni-size adult helmet $31.99 |
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Razor V17 Youth Helmet Gloss Black, New with tags $27.99 |
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Avenir Women’s 100 Series Mountain Saddle, Black/Silver $24.99 |
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Serfas Folding Seca Tri Tire with FPS, Black, 650X23 $32.99 |
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Avid FR-5 Bicycle Brake Lever Set, Black $21.99 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Medium Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Outdoor Research Women’s Gripper Gloves, Black, Small $39.99 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Large Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Small Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Razor V-17 Child Multi-Sport Helmet, Black Gloss $29.99 |
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Madison Flux Men’S 3/4 Shorts Black Small Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $74.14 |
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Madison Flux Men’S 3/4 Shorts Black Medium Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $74.14 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Shorts Black Small Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $66.73 |
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Madison Flux Men’S 3/4 Shorts Black Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $74.14 |
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Madison Flux Men’S 3/4 Shorts Black X-Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $74.14 |
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Madison Flux Men’S 3/4 Shorts Black XX-Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $74.14 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Shorts Black Medium Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $66.73 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Shorts Black Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $66.73 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Shorts Black X-Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $66.73 |
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Madison Trail Women’S Water-Resistant Jacket Black 12 Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Trail Women’S Water-Resistant Jacket Black 14 Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Shorts Black XX-Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $66.73 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Shorts Black Medium Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Shorts Black XX-Large Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’S Water-Resistant Jacket Black 16 Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 12 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 10 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 14 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 16 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 10 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 12 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 14 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 16 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Path Women’S 3/4 Shorts Black Size 10 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Path Women’S 3/4 Shorts Black Size 12 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Path Women’S 3/4 Shorts Black Size 14 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Tour Women’S MTB Shorts Black Size 12 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Path Women’S 3/4 Shorts Black Size 16 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Glide 3/4 Length Lycra Shorts Black Size 12 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Telegraphe Men’S Waterproof Jacket Black Small Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $126.05 |
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Madison Glide 3/4 Length Lycra Shorts Black Size 14 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Tour Women’S MTB Shorts Black Size 10 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Tour Women’S MTB Shorts Black Size 16 Bike Cycle MTB 2012 $59.31 |
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Madison Telegraphe Men’S Waterproof Jacket Black Xl Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $126.05 |
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Madison Telegraphe Men’S Waterproof Jacket Black Medium Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $126.05 |
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Madison Telegraphe Men’S Waterproof Jacket Black Large Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $126.05 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Small Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Medium Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Large Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Large Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black XL Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Small Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Medium Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black XL Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black XXL Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 16 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 10 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 12 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 14 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Long Sleeve Jersey Black Size 18 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 8 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 16 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 10 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 12 Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 14 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Trail Women’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Size 18 Bike Cycling 2012 $37.06 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Waterproof Storm Jacket Black Small Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $177.96 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Waterproof Storm Jacket Black Medium Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $177.96 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Waterproof Storm Jacket Black Large Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $177.96 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Waterproof Storm Jacket Black Xl Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $177.96 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Waterproof Storm Jacket Black XXL Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $177.96 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Small Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $148.30 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Medium Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $148.30 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Large Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $148.30 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Xl Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $148.30 |
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Madison Flux Men’S Softshell Jacket Black XXL Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $148.30 |
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Controltech Comp MT 18 CB Black MTB Handlebar 31.8mm 710mm 210g $153.99 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Medium Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Small Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Softshell Jacket Black Large Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Trail Men’S Softshell Jacket Black XXL Coat Cycling Bike 2012 $103.81 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Small Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Medium Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black Large Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black XL Bike Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black XXL Bike Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Black Small Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Black XXL Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Madison Flux Singletrack Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey Black XXL Bike Cycling 2012 $40.03 |
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Madison Flux All Mountain Men’s 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Black Medium Bike Cycling 2012 $44.48 |
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Basic Capri Pant – BEBE SPORT Whether it’s a cycling class or a jog, this classic pair of bebe capri pants are ready for some action. Made for high-impact activity from moisture-wicking fabrics. Rise:8″/20 cm. Inseam: 17″/43 cm. Leg opening: 23″/58 cm…. |
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Canari Cyclewear Men’s M Gel Cycle Liner Padded Cycling Short $30.00 The perfect undergarment that turns and short into a cycling short when worn as an under garment… |
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Avenir Classic Cool Cycling Gloves Avenir by Raleigh is the premier bicycle accessory line from legendary Raleigh Bicycles…. |
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Canari Cyclewear Women’s Gel Cycle Liner Padded Cycling Brief $29.99 The Canari Women’s Gel Padded Cycle Brief’s 7″ inseam is perfect under baggy shorts, pants or a skirt when you don’t want to wear typical “spandex” bike shorts. Made from 90% Polyester / 10% Spandex fabric, it is light weight,moisture wicking, breathable and quick drying. Just the right amount of compression. A Gel chamois with soft fleece top layer eliminates stress points and reduces road vibrat… |
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Pearl iZUMi Men’s All-Road Cycling Shoe $84.95 If you are looking for a basic mountain biking shoe or for commuting around town the Pearl Izumi All-Road Shoe is a great choice. The All-Road shoes have the same SELECT Heel Cup and SELECT Grade fiber plate that the higher end Pearl Izumi mountain shoes provide. These features help with power transfer, anatomical support and general comfort in a riding shoe. The velcro closures provide a no-nonse… |
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Pearl iZUMi Women’s All-Road Cycling Shoe $89.95 If you are looking for a basic mountain biking shoe or for commuting around town the Pearl Izumi All-Road Shoe is a great choice. The All-Road shoes have the same SELECT Heel Cup and SELECT Grade fiber plate that the higher end Pearl Izumi mountain shoes provide. These features help with power transfer, anatomical support and general comfort in a riding shoe. The velcro closures provide a no-nonse… |
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Pearl iZUMi Men’s Race MTB Mountain Biking Shoe $139.95 For off-road riding and racing the Pearl Izumi Race MTB Shoe reigns supreme in power transfer and anatomical comfort. Complete with the SELECT Power Plate for stiffness and durability, the Direct-Vent technology for cooling and draining and the Longitudinal Arch Support the Race shoe will keep your power pumping through each pedal stroke. For when you must dismount the rugged soul and adjustable b… |
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FOX Oasis Hydration Pack (Black) $49.97 The Oasis offers plenty of storage and water capacity for the bigger rides while not feeling cumbersome during your pedal strokes…. |
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Men’s 3-Gel Short – Black, Large $77.99 The Reactive Gel shorts are the most comfortable cycling shorts on the planet.100% Gel Chamois8 Panel ConstructionFlat Lock Seam Technology7 oz. Nylon Spandex Anatomical Cut with no interlocking center seam9.5″ inseam |
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Women’s 3-Gel Short – Black, Large $77.99 The Reactive Gel shorts are the most comfortable cycling shorts on the planet.100% Gel Chamois8 Panel ConstructionFlat Lock Seam Technology7 oz. Nylon Spandex Anatomical Cut with no interlocking center seam9.5″ inseam |
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Women’s Horizon Jersey – Black, Small $38.99 Think of this jersey as more of an “athletic” shirt. You could certainly wear it to play tennis or to ride 35 miles on your road bike. The Horizon features a casual fit for the casual rider that likes to be comfortable on the bike. With 3 open entry pockets in the back, performance polyester material, and sleek styling – the Horizon delivers the best value for a Cycling Jersey.12″ Coil Zip Front ClosureSemi Fitted Jersey with Relaxed Fit Hem3 Open Entry Pockets in the RearContrasting Flat Lock Stitching Throughout |
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