The Panache Gazette

Kit, Culture, Riding, and much more...

A Breathing Story - One Cyclist's Journey to Breathing Better

For most cyclists breathing is a natural thing. No thinking involved. Just breathe. But for me, breathing is not a subconscious thing. I have to think about it. I somehow...

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Cargo Pocket Bibs for Gravel are Brilliant!

It's all about the pockets these days. A gravel ride requires a lot of space for stuff for two reasons: 1. gravel rides by definition happen on surfaces that increase the possibility...

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Long Sleeve Jerseys for Hot Weather Riding is a Thing!

Trends we see:  The rise of the long sleeve jersey for hot weather riding is a thing. It makes sense. Sleeves block more sun than no sleeves.  The benefit of...

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The Magic that is the Thermal Bib Short

The Thermal Bib as a staple piece in the core cyclist's wardrobe - Magic, a MUST!   There is one piece of kit that every cyclist should have: a thermal...

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Managing Illness While Training

Jeff Winkler talks about getting sick when training and when to plow through it when to shut it down and rest. Jeff Winkler is a lifelong cyclist and athlete who...

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Panache Day in the Dirt

PANACHE Day in the Dirt – Women-Only Ride 1.0"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for...

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The Little 500 - Breaking Away with The Greatest College Weekend

The Greatest College Weekend Panache has been making custom apparel for several Little 500 teams over the past few years and this year I went out there to take in the scene. ...

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How To Master the Echelon: 10+ Tips on Drafting

Recently, on a ride, I watched from the safety of the draft, a rider far stronger and fitter than me, get blown out the back on a windy, but otherwise,...

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