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By Rick Schultz Power Pro with Mirror | Specialized.com Hot 3-D Printed MIRROR technology “Baby-brother” to the $450 S-WORKS version, for those that don’t need carbon rails Softer material (firm with just the right amount of ‘squishy’) Conforms to your personal anatomical shape, i.e., super comfy Sizes: 143mm & 155mm widths Not Hard to find…
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By Coach John Hughes What’s the best sports drink for you? One you like and will drink! And also provides the calories you need. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends consuming 25 to 60 grams (1 to 2 ounces or 100 to 240 calories) of carbs per hour after the first hour of…
What Climbing Cadence is Best for Knees?
QUESTION: I’ve heard that it’s better for knees if you spin a lower gear on climbs rather than mash a big gear. Why is it harder on the knees to pedal at a slower rpm? What about pedaling slowly when out of the saddle? — Jim M. RBR REPLIES: Good questions! The important element here…
Am I Ready for Brevets?
Question: I want to attempt a brevet series (rides of 200, 300, 400 and 600 km) in the spring to qualify for the 2003 Paris-Brest-Paris. I can do 25 miles pretty comfortably right now, averaging 15 mph, 2-4 times weekly. How important is it for me to do rides of 3-6 hours? — Bill P….
Anti-Aging: How To Slow The Loss Of Fitness & Regain It During Recovery, Part 2
By Coach John Hughes Unfortunately for many of us aging includes more time off the bike due to injury, illness, surgery, etc. Fortunately, the more years you’ve been riding the less fitness you’ll lose and the faster you’ll regain it. Andy writes, “I’m a longtime reader of RBR. I am a 70-year-old long time road…