Newsletter Issue No. 1136
August 29, 2024
You Might Enjoy Vintage Bike Rides
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Last weekend I drove the 35 miles down to Marina, California to do the second annual Monterey Peninsula Vintage Bicycle Ride. It was my first time on the 50-miler. I learned about it on the leading website devoted to vintage road bikes and cycling, which is classicrendezvous.com They have a free-to-join and very active Google group about all things vintage road cycling. Read more.
Feeling Imprisoned by Your Cycling Expectations?
By Kevin Kolodziejski
Wu-Wei Can Pardon You
It’s something I firmly believe and Teddy Roosevelt once said. “I am a part of everything I read.” Another belief I hold in common with the 26th president of the United States: To be a man “who strives valiantly . . . while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Read more.
Smith Optics Triad Mips Aleck Crash Sensor Helmet – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
At Sea Otter Classic in April, Smith launched the Aleck Crash Sensor, integrating it into four of the company’s performance helmets – Trace and Triad for road and gravel riders and Forefront 2 and Payroll for the MTBers. The company sent me the Triad version to test, so I’ve based my insights on my experiences with this specific model. Read more.
Will using fitness machines along with cycling wear out my knees?
QUESTION: Will using fitness machines that isolate muscle groups, along with cycling, wear out my knee joints? —Stan P. (Yup, that’s me. Today I’m answering my own question.)
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Here’s how my question came about: Nine months ago, I had a total replacement of my right knee. While in therapy to recover, I got acquainted with the fitness center adjoining the therapy unit. And since my health insurance has a program called “Silver Sneakers” that will pay the cost of using the fitness center, I signed up. Read more.
Spice Up Your Riding with New Routes
We all fall into routines, but cycling the same roads week after week can dull your enthusiasm. It’s time to become a two-wheeled explorer and discover the hidden gems in your area. Here’s how to keep your riding fresh and exciting:
Question of the Week
What do you put in your water bottle on most rides?
Other Cool Things to Read
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