Newsletter Issue No. 1172
May 8, 2025
7 More Reasons To Give Time Trials A Go
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
In last week’s newsletter, there was a helpful article titled Why Should a Fitness Rider Do Training Time Trials? In the story we provided four excellent reasons cyclists working on fitness will benefit by riding training time trials. Read more.
Should You Eat Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods? Yet Another Study Shows It to Be a Weighty Matter
By Kevin Kolodziejski
The Check Out That Wasn’t
At first, I thought the woman behind the checkout counter was checking me out, but that couldn’t be. When she had scanned my groceries any time previously, she had paid scant attention to me. Plus, she looked to be in her thirties, and I certainly don’t. Read more.
Preparing for Unbound Gravel 100: One Month and Counting Down
By Sheri Rosenbaum
At the beginning of this year, I shared with the RBR readers my plans to “race” Unbound Gravel 100 on May 31st. I’m currently one month from making the nine-hour drive to Emporia, Kansas, and rolling up to the start line for my first 100-mile gravel race. Training is going well, and my conditioning is on target. I’ve been tracking macros and adding more protein to my diet, resulting in the successful loss of seven pounds, achieving my goal weight, and adding lean muscle. Read more.
Rudy Project Turbolence Photochromatic Sunglasses Review
By Brandon Bilyeu
Previously I reviewed the excellent Rudy Project Astral X sunglasses and now with the Turbolence I was able to test out two additional Rudy Project technologies: photochromatic lenses and the sweat catching foam interface. Read more.
Is cycling high intensity intervals still a good idea after age 50?
QUESTION: I keep hearing that high-intensity intervals are the best bang for your buck when training time is tight. But I’m in my 50s now, and every time I try to go all-out, I worry I’m flirting with injury or worse. Is HIIT still a smart strategy for older riders, or should I be focusing on something a little more forgiving? —Ray H. Read more.
Question of the Week
Have you ridden any gravel events this year?
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