Newsletter Issue No. 1175
May 29, 2025
Your Tubeless Valve Tips
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Last week, I let reader and frequent commenter Seth Shaw set the Tech Talk pace with his clever tip of using pipe cleaners to clear sealant clogs in tubeless valves. Thanks Seth! Here’s that column with all the details in case you want to give it a try (Seth recommends a specific type of pipe cleaner). Read more.
Tailwind High Carb Fuel – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Just before Sea Otter Classic in early April ’25, Tailwind Nutrition launched its newest product― High Carb Fuel mix. This new product mix immediately caught my attention for a couple of reasons. First, it was developed with the help of Ellen Campbell, an elite cyclist I met at The Cycling House Tucson Women’s Gravel Camp last year. Ellen is a strong competitor in endurance gravel and mountain biking, competing in the LifeTime Grand Prix series. Read more.
Can I build speed and endurance on two rides a week?
QUESTION: With two little kids at home, my training time is down to three rides a week — and that’s on a good week. More often, it’s only two rides. I still want to get faster and hang with the local hammerfest, but I’m not sure if that’s realistic anymore. Is it possible to make real gains on a limited schedule, or do I just need to accept maintenance mode for now? —Carl D. Read more.
How to Pace a Ride for Speed
By Arnie Baker
Years ago, runners used to run the mile by starting out almost as fast as they could go. They invariably pooped out at the end. Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier for the mile back in the 1950s by planning on running each quarter mile in just under one minute. That planning allowed him to become one of the most famous athletes of all time. Read more.
Question of the Week
Do you have a maximum temperature for riding outdoors?
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Seth’s Tip For Clogged Tubeless Valves
End Notes
