Newsletter Issue No. 1228

June 11, 2026

A Tube Specifically Made for Fixing Flats WITHOUT Removing Wheels

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

In last week’s column, we provided a solution to fix flat tires on e-bikes with difficult-to-remove rear wheels (the most common wheel to puncture). The solution was to fix the flat by patching the tube and not even bother to remove the wheel at all. Here’s that article if you missed it: Fixing a Flat Without Removing the Wheel. Read more.

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Why Masters Cyclists Need to Train Harder (Not Easier)

By Ric Stern

You’ve hit 40, or older, and conventional wisdom tells you it’s time to start slowing down, cut your ride duration, ease off the intensity, avoid the middle ground. You’ve probably heard it from well-meaning friends, maybe even a doctor. It sounds reasonable, right? Read more.

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GU Liquid Energy Passion Fruit Orange Guava -Quick Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum

Recently, GU introduced a new flavor to its Liquid Energy line – Passion Fruit Orange Guava, or POG for short. The tropical blend combines passion fruit, orange, and guava for refreshing, not-overly-sweet on-the-go nutrition. Read more.

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Quick Tip: Figure Out if You Climb Faster Seated or Standing

Good climbers are equally comfortable in the saddle or out. But lots of riders don’t know which technique really suits them better.

Find out by timing yourself on a favorite climb while monitoring your heart rate and perceived exertion. Read more.

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A Conversation with Lezyne

By Stan Purdum

Those of you who read Road Bike Rider regularly will likely recall that recently I posted two articles about my purchase of the Lezyne Radar React System. That system consists of a rear radar unit with an LED red light and a headlight, which, in addition to the forward-facing LED light, has a rear facing white lens. That lens, when paired with the radar unit, glows red and emits a beep to alert the rider to traffic coming from behind. Read more.

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Other Cool Things to Read

The Hustle: The small businesses trying to prop up the tandem bike industry
Roadman Cycling: Why the 120g-of-carbs-an-hour pro fueling message is wrong for most amateurs
Cycling Weekly: Lael Wilcox begins her around-the-world record attempt — ‘we need more women to prove what’s possible’
Bloomberg: Fast e-scooters are a menace — don’t lump e-bikes in with them

Question of the Week

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Fixing a Flat Without Removing the Wheel

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