Newsletter Issue No. 1203
December 11, 2025
Adventure Cycling Celebrates 50 Years of Making Dreams Come True
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Below are a couple of pretty awful photos from our cross-country tour in the winter of 1979. That’s me and my very special custom touring Richard Sachs posing on a beach in Florida and my wife Deb as we entered Texas. (Deb rode a Takara, which was a nice affordable Japanese touring bike sold in the mid 70s and into the 80s I believe). Deb nicknamed her bike “Takasha.” Read more.
Shimano’s PRO Sirin Women’s-Specific Saddle – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
The saddle is one of three contact points you have with your bike—bars, pedals, and seat. If you are uncomfortable at any of these contact points, you’ll fatigue faster, and the ride will be less than ideal. Get them dialed in just right, and you can ride for miles and miles in complete comfort. Read more.
What point do I need to eat to increase my cycling distance?
Question: Most of my riding consists of short rides of between 15 and 25 miles. I never eat anything while riding. I notice that sometimes I’m particularly tired after the longer rides. I am 66 years old, and I’d like to be able to increase my riding distance. I’m wondering at what point it becomes necessary to eat during a ride to maintain energy output and improve endurance. Thank you for any advice you can provide. —Steve. Read more.
Quick Tip: Using Your CO2 Cartridge on a Ride
CO2 cartridges can be a quick and convenient way to get back on the road after a flat, but there are a few things to look out for to make sure you don’t accidentally get stranded.
Blood Tests to Predict Who Will Live to 100
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
A study of 44,000 Swedish adults, 64 to 99 years of age, followed for up to 35 years, found that 2.7 percent (1,224) lived to their 100th birthday (Geroscience, Nov 4, 2023). Among the 1,224 centenarians in this study, 84 percent were women. The researchers wanted to find out which blood tests (measures of metabolism, inflammation, liver function, kidney function, anemia, and nutritional status) would appear to predict longevity. Read more.
Other Cool Things to Read
Road.cc: How to ride your bike through ice and snow
Canadian Cycling: Eat smart, ride strong: Easy pre-ride breakfasts
VeloNews: Why Skills Tests and Rider Airbags Might Actually Solve Pro Cycling’s Safety Crisis
Question of the Week
What’s your low temperature outdoor riding limit?
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