Know just how steep that hill is before you go. | Screenshot: Komoot
Getting into cycling in my late thirties has been humbling.
I’m responsible for my own medical costs, which really makes me consider things differently than when I was a kid tearing through the neighborhood park on a twelve-speed Huffy. I’ve also discovered you can spend infinite money on bike stuff if you have the resources, which I do not.
Most of all, I’ve learned that knowing how to get from point A to...
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...
Demi Lovato said, "This one celebrity was a complete bitch and was miserable to be around. It was very cliquey. I remember being so uncomfortable that I wanted to drink."
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Oops, wild how these $10 cult-fave "floating" headphones and Thin Mint seasoning just flew right into your cart.
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The Ambient Weather WS-5000 is the perfect gift for any loved ones who can't leave the house without knowing the dew point and wind speed.
Plus: Razer will have to refund customers who bought its light-up face mask, Peloton cuts staff and its CEO, and hybrid cars are hitting the roads.
Kris Kim during the second round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. | Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images
Englishman Kris Kim, who received a sponsors exemption at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, made the most of his opportunity.
When 16-year-old Kris Kim arrived at TPC Craig Ranch earlier this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, he had one goal in mind: make the cut.
That objective became a reality on Friday evening, as Kim carded a 4-under 67 to make the cut by two shots.
In doing so, Kim...
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May the Fourth be filled with awesome deals on games, toys, and collectibles. | Image: Star Wars
Peruse these awesome deals on Star Wars stuff, you must, because today is May the Fourth. Fans of Lucasfilm’s iconic franchise have long celebrated this day as a kind of borderline-religious holiday of sorts, one that recognizes an ever-growing franchise that has been adapted for almost every type of media — and product — you can think of.
Since its debut in ‘77, Star Wars lore...
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Apple Notes is one of those apps you can turn to on a daily basis without ever really making full use of all the different features and functions it’s got to offer. That’s where this particular guide comes in. The idea is to point you to some of the lesser known but very useful tricks that Apple Notes can do.
I’m going to focus on the mobile app, but you’ll find most of these tips apply to the desktop version of Apple Notes on macOS as...
TV mounts have evolved, and so have all the other options for getting your huge new television set off the entertainment stand.
Use any of Fitbit’s trackers or smartwatches to get a better idea of how you’re sleeping and how to improve your slumber.
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Welcome to Saturday at the Miami Grand Prix, where the first points of the weekend are on the line
MIAMI — He described his car as “terrible.” His reaction when told by the team that he had captured pole position was “LOL.” And yet dawn breaks on another day of Formula 1 action here at the Miami Grand Prix with the paddock wondering if anyone can catch Max Verstappen.
It has not just been that kind of season for Verstappen, but...
The tiny Flextail pump inflated this city bike tire in 45 seconds. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge
Social media’s algorithms know that I ride a bike almost every day. My quiver includes a city bike, mountain bike, and gravel bike, in addition to one or two e-bikes I’m always in the process of reviewing. I’m also the family mechanic, which makes me responsible for no less than 16 to 18 tires that I must keep inflated. So, you’d better believe I took notice when Instagram...
These products have before-and-after photos that back up their hype.
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Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California.
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If someone had told NASA a decade ago that SpaceX would build a new ride for astronauts to get to the International Space Station before Boeing, the space agency might have laughed that person out of the room.
NASA contracted both companies in 2014 to make spaceships. SpaceX, considered a startup at the time, not only got its passenger spaceship to the finish line first, it has carried 50 people to orbit, while Boeing has continued toiling with Starliner, the company's competing project...
From gorgeous outdoor seating to sleek accent chairs, up to 80% off is what home reno dreams are made of.
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