Newsletter Issue No. 1144
October 24, 2024
New Product: Tifosi Swank Readers
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
I actually reviewed a pair of Tifosi readers a while ago. They’re cycling glasses that have small readers built into the bottom of the lens so that you can see fine while riding and can also read your cycle computer display or see to find a piece of glass in a tire when fixing a flat, etc. Read more.
Is What You’re Eating Actually Food?
By Kevin Kolodziejski
A speed trap is questionable traffic enforcement. Too often, it’s designed not to ensure safety for motorists but income for backwater towns.
An ultra-processed food is a questionable food product. More often than not, it’s designed not to ensure health for consumers but revenue for food producers who are anything but backwater. Read more.
Velocio Thermal Utility Bib Tight
By Brandon Bilyeu
Summer is easy. Throw on some shorts and a short sleeve jersey and you are ready to go. Fall, Winter, and Spring are more of a chess match with the weather. It’s critical to get your upper-half clothing right to avoid freezing or being drenched in sweat (and then subsequently freezing because of the sweat). Thankfully your bottom-half is a little more forgiving. A good thermal bib tight can provide comfort over a large range of temperatures and the Velocio Thermal Utility Bib Tight does just that. Read more.
Trek Cambion MTB Shoe Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
When Trek released three new MTB shoes this summer, the company initially sent me their top-of-the-line RSL shoe. While I gave it a 4.5-star rating (read my review here), the nearly $500 price tag was steep for the average recreational rider. So, they sent me the new Cambion shoe, which is almost half the price and within reach of most avid cyclists. Read more.
How can I prevent cramping on long rides?
QUESTION: I’ve been riding longer road and gravel events, and I notice that I often cramp up toward the end. For example, like during the last hour of a century. Is there a way to prevent this from happening? It’s frustrating to be riding strong only to be sidelined by cramping when I need my legs the most! —Josh R.
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: From where science currently is on this matter, there’s no single definitive answer to why we cramp while riding or how to prevent cramps from occurring. Read more.
Why Does My Heart Rate Climb During Long Rides?
QUESTION: I’m 58 and don’t understand what’s happening to my heart during longer road rides. After about 90 minutes of steady riding at around 80% of my max heart rate, it gradually climbs to 90% even though my speed, cadence and energy output remain constant. Why? — Len M. Read more.
Question of the Week
Do you have problems with cramping?
Other Cool Things to Read
YouTube: Q&A with Lael Wilcox, and Sheri asks a question!
CyclingUpToDate: F1 Race Winner Tries an “Easy Ride” with Pogacar
Cycling Weekly: Pro cyclocross rider disqualified and fined after stomping on opponent’s bike
Yahoo Sports: Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: the rise of pro cycling freelancers
CyclingNews: Why now? Back on the trainer after a decade away
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