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    January 12, 2023 7 Tools for Pacing on Longer Rides By Coach John Hughes What’s a long ride? A ride longer than you’re used to. If your normal weekend ride is 30 miles then 50 miles is a long ride.  If you’ve ridden 200K (125-mile) brevets then a 300K (187-mile) brevet is a long ride….

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1127

    June 27, 2024 Waxing On A Bit More About Hot Waxing Chains Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks readers for the fascinating comments regarding hot waxing chains, last week’s topic: Event Gear’s Simplyfast Hot Wax Quick Review & Application Video, and even to those of you who think it’s not worth the effort. Speaking of…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 822

    August 9, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. More Road Tubeless Tire Tricks and Rim Strip Talk By Jim Langley As a follow up to last week’s edition where we looked at slow leaks and flat tires caused by rim strips – and solutions – I wanted to provide two additional tubeless tricks…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 1199

    November 13, 2025 Basic Tips for Drop Bar Brake Lever Positioning Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley When it comes to cyclists’ comfort and ergonomics, saddle position comes first so it gets the most attention. But, a lot of discomfort, even pain comes from another main contact point, the levers. Before shifting brake levers became…

  • Newsletter Issue No. 970

    June 24, 2021 Anti-Aging: The Optimal Riding Weeks By Coach John Hughes This column is about the optimal riding weeks plural because we’re each an experiment of one. The optimal riding week for you may not be the optimal week for your buddy.  And the optimal weeks depend on the times of the year. Read…