Newsletter Issue No. 1170

April 24, 2025

Tech Q & A: Hanging Bikes with Hydraulic Disc Brakes for Storage?

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

An interesting question came in from a longtime RBR reader named Phil. He didn’t mention it, but he might have asked about this topic because I mentioned the Stashed SpaceRail hanging bike rack last week. Read his letter and my short answer and if you hang your hydraulic disc brake-equipped bikes, please share your experience. You’ll understand why your feedback has value after reading my answer to Phil. Read more.

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Try This: Master the art of crosswind riding

Crosswinds can turn an easy ride into a white-knuckle adventure. But with the right techniques, you can slice through the breeze efficiently and safely. Here’s how:

First, find a safe stretch of road with a steady crosswind. Ride solo to get a feel for the wind’s effect on your bike. Notice how your front wheel wants to weathervane into the wind. Read more.

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One Man’s View on Energy Just Might Increase Yours

By Kevin Kolodziejski 

For Cycling and Other Stuff Too

You read the next question in the cycling survey and shake your head. Not because the survey’s already taken far too long (which it has) and you’re only halfway through it (which you are), but because this question has a painfully obvious answer. Read more.

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Sea Otter Classic – More finds

By Sheri Rosenbaum

Day 2 of Sea Otter I came across more brands launching products. There’s still a big push in gravel and bikepacking as more riders seek adventures off-pavement. Read more.

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Even More Cool Sea Otter Finds

By Sheri Rosenbaum

In my final product roundup for the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, I’ll cover bike hitch racks, bike packs(on bike/on body), and hydration packs. Read more.

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Dining Memories from Bicycling Across America

By Stan Purdum

You’ve no doubt noticed that eating out has gotten more expensive lately, and even a Big Mac Meal for you and your sweetie will now put a big dent in a $20 bill. That got me recalling when, in 1995, I pedaled across America, eating most meals out, and how little I spent most days. Here’s how I talked about dining on that trip, from my book, Roll Around Heaven All Day. Read more.

Question of the Week

Ever had any scary crosswind experiences?

Other Cool Things to Read

VeloNews: Enzo Hincapie’s Bike Broke 2km from the Finish of Paris-Roubaix Juniors. So He Ran the Rest of the Way.
YouTube: 99-year-old Floridian lifts weights for 3 hours a day
YouTube: Woman celebrates 100th birthday with 5-minute plank
Cycling Weekly: Can you make a living as an American domestic road racer?
CyclingUpToDate: Bernard Hinault defends Tadej Pogacar amid doping suspicions: “They are killing their own sport”

Most Clicked Last Week

5 of the Most Promising New Products from the Taiwan and Sea Otter Bike Shows

End Notes