Newsletter Issue No. 1142
October 10, 2024
PDW Animal Bottle Cages
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
My daughter Jamie is an assistant director/instructor for an outdoor science school for grade school students from all over California. Jamie and the rest of the staff teach lots of kids who’ve never been outside of cities, all about the flora and fauna of the Golden’s State’s wonderful redwood forests. Read more.
Bio-Individuality: The Sometimes Explanation for Contradictory Nutritional Data
By Kevin Kolodziejski
Read it and you can feel as if you’ve traded places with Oliver Hardy way back when.
Way back when he was half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team, in the middle of shooting a movie, and his partner Stan Laurel screwed up again. So now it’s time to say the catchphrase that’s become part of our culture. Read more.
Kal-Haven Trail: Purely Michigan
By Sheri Rosenbaum
The advantage of being retired is you avoid the weekend crowds when traveling and riding. A couple of weeks ago, I drove to Kalamazoo, Michigan, to check the Kal-Haven rails to trails off my ride list. This pristine trail stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan in South Haven, nearly 34 miles to the east, ending in Kalamazoo. Read more.
Is Group Training Superior to Solo?
QUESTION: I’ve been told that fitness progresses most effectively if you ride fast in a paceline. Is this psychological? It seems to me that 95% intensity for a given period would produce the same level of fitness regardless of whether it was attained in a paceline or solo. What’s your opinion? — Jane P.
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Zwift Introduces New Racing Score System
Zwift has introduced its new Zwift Racing Score—a ranking system aimed at making virtual racing more competitive, fair, and accessible. This update is set to match racers with others of similar ability, enhancing the experience for both newcomers and seasoned participants.
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Saris Lowers Prices on Indoor Trainers Ahead of Winter Season
As the colder months approach, Saris has announced a significant price reduction on its entire lineup of indoor bike trainers. Saris trainers are now available at more affordable prices, so if price has been holding you back from considering a smart trainer, you might take a look at these new prices. (Regular trainers without smart trainer features have also become cheaper.) Read more.
Question of the Week
How do you organize group rides?
Other Cool Things to Read
Mercury News: Bay Area woman completes 10 hour water bike ride to Farallones
Road.cc: Self-inflating/deflating tire system used to win Gravel World Championships
Cycling Weekly: Most cyclists aren’t flexible enough to take advantage of aero bike designs
The Telegraph: Hard-pressed Germans buying bicycles instead of cars
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End Notes
