Newsletter Issue No. 1129
July 11, 2024
Product Review: Uvex Pace Stage CV glasses
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
These Pace Stage CV glasses from Uvex are so light that you hardly know you have them on and thanks to their Colorvision lens technology, everything you look at is noticeably enhanced. Plus they’re an oversize full-coverage shape for added protection and they provide 100% UVA, UVB and UVC blocking too. The company name Uvex is actually derived from ultraviolet excluded. Read more.
Sheri’s Summer Finds
By Sheri Rosenbaum
I’m constantly searching for innovative products that can enhance the riding experience. Recently, I’ve discovered several items through different channels, such as the Sea Otter Classic, recommendations from other cyclists, and my dedicated research. Each product was provided for review by the respective companies and is available online. It’s important to note that none of these companies are advertisers on Road Bike Rider. Read more.
How To Run a Top-Notch All-Volunteer Non-Profit Bicycle Shop
By Stan Purdum
For a few years while I lived in New Jersey, it was my privilege to work as a volunteer mechanic in a non-profit shop called the Bike Exchange (BEX) where we refurbished used bicycles and sold them at modest prices to benefit the Plainfield, NJ, branch of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. That organization provides young people with social, enrichment and recreational activities during non-school hours. They focus on improving youth outcomes in education, developing social and emotional competency and leadership skills, as well as teaching youth to develop healthy lifestyles through physical activity and nutrition. Read more.
Neck Pain After Long Rides: What’s Going On?
Question: I’m a 45-year-old cyclist who regularly does 20-30 mile rides without issues. However, when I push to 50 miles or longer, my neck is often sore for several days afterward. On shorter rides under two hours, I feel fine. What could be causing this, and how can I prevent it? — Mark T. Read more
Quick Tip: Practice one-legged pedaling drills to improve pedal stroke efficiency
One-legged pedaling is a powerful technique to smooth out your pedal stroke and increase overall cycling efficiency. It forces you to engage through the entire pedal rotation, not just the downstroke.
Question of the Week
Do you use a cycling mirror?
Other Cool Things to Read
Cycling Weekly: ‘Such a nice guy to break my record’ – Eddy Merckx congratulates Mark Cavendish
ESPN: Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay wins second stage at Tour de France
Bike Radar: What’s it like riding a stage of the Tour de France? Our writer rode the Etape du Tour to find out
Yahoo News: Cyclists can’t decide whether to fear or love self-driving cars
BikeBiz: World Bicycle Relief unveils the Buffalo Bicycle Utility S2
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