Newsletter Issue No. 1222

April 30, 2026

New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 2

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

With March and April each year, come some big bike shows, such as the Sea Otter Classic, which takes place in Monterey, California and the Taipei Show in Taiwan. For these shows bike companies roll out their new products at the actual shows by attending and displaying their latest and greatest to the crowds, while other companies choose to stay home but still take advantage of all the season’s grand opening energy by showing their newest products at races, such as Paris Roubaix and other cycling events. Read more.

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New Zwift Features and Functionality

By Sheri Rosenbaum

Back in March, I attended a webinar where Zwift shared details about many new features and functionality coming to its platform in April. Features include new roads, planning tools, and deeper outdoor integration. Now that the embargo is lifted, I can share the details with those of you who are Zwifters or are considering becoming one. Read more.

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What’s the Danger Pace on Long Rides?

QUESTION: In a few months I will ride my first 300K (186-mile) brevet. A friend told me that the rule for pacing long rides is: Never go anaerobic. Sounds like smart advice, but how can I tell when I’m in danger of doing it? – Bud S.

RBR REPLIES: You’re talking about the “anaerobic threshold,” a phrase used for many years. Nowadays, the more common term is lactate threshold (LT). Read more.

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What’s the ideal number of bikes you should own?

By Stan Purdum What’s the ideal number of bikes a bicycle geek should own?

The answer to that used to be represented in this formula: N+1, with N equaling the number of bikes that the rider already has. Read more.

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Other Cool Things to Read

Cycling Weekly: Journalist recovers stolen bike using AirTag
Bioengineer.org: Midlife Fitness Tied to Increased Longevity and Better Health Outcomes
Notes from Poland: Bike Thief Joins Bike Race, Bridges up to Race Leaders Trying to Escape
USA Cycling: USA Cycling invests in women’s cycling ahead of 2028 Olympics in LA
YouTube: PRAY FOR SPEED: The Dolomites (bike descending)

Question of the Week

Do you eat regular food or packaged energy foods and drinks on your rides?

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