By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Fully waterproof Silicon grippers on palm and fingers provides firm grip Good breathability Soft and flexible, easy to move fingers and grasp Can use for other activities beside cycling Affordably priced Not Not touchscreen compatible Knit fabric gets caught on Velcro hooks Usable in a limited temperature range … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves Review
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Showers Pass Refuge Jacket – Men’s and Women’s Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Waterproof and breathable Front core vents prevent overheating Great added layer on cold windy days Removable hood fits under or over helmet Plenty of storage with pockets inside and out Versatile jacket for riding, commuting or hiking Magnetic drop tail protects from rear tire spray in wet weather … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Refuge Jacket – Men’s and Women’s Review
Showers Pass Hi-Vis Elite Jacket
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Totally waterproof and windproof Good breathability Outside breast pocket waterproof – stored phone in a downpour Hi-vis day or night Underarm venting prevents overheating Just the right amount of room to add additional layers without being too roomy Stretchy side panel fabric Sleeve length … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Hi-Vis Elite Jacket
Swiftwick and Showers Pass Socks
Mini-Review By Paul Smith Swiftwick Aspire Four Socks swiftwick.com Cost: $16.99 How Obtained: review sample from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over several months Hot! Excellent fit Never thought about once on your foot High quality, no fraying during … [Read more...] about Swiftwick and Showers Pass Socks
Showers Pass Club Jacket
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! Highly water-resistant fabric Effective ventilation Bright orange color Rolls small enough to carry in a jersey pocket NOT! Tail is just long enough The color is too loud for some riders www.showerspass.com … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Club Jacket
Showers Pass Century Jacket
By Ed Pavelka HOT! Waterproof & windproof Lightweight Fits in jersey pocket Bright colors and reflective strips NOT! Investment-grade price tag Plasticky feel on bare skin No drop-down tail www.showerspass.com Price: $159 … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Century Jacket
Showers Pass Elite Winter Jacket
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! lightweight but heavy duty generous sleeve length armpit and back vents visible color and reflective stripes doesn't rustle in the wind NOT! can get sweaty inside balky front zipper makes one-hand venting difficult no drop-down tail www.showerspass.com Price: $179 Source: website, bike shops, … [Read more...] about Showers Pass Elite Winter Jacket
Best High Visibility and Reflective Cycling Gear
Staying visible on the road is an important way to stay a little safer as a cyclist. If cars can't see you, it's just plain dangerous. We've rounded up all the top high viz, fluorescent colored and sometimes reflective cycling gear and apparel we could find. Did we miss anything that's a personal favorite piece of highly visible cycling kit? If so, please leave a comment and … [Read more...] about Best High Visibility and Reflective Cycling Gear
Newsletter Issue No. 846
January 24, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 12 Tips on Dressing for the Cold from a Coloradoan By Coach John Hughes I live in Boulder, Colorado and ride year-round both for fun and fitness. I enjoy riding outdoors even when the temps are in the 20s. What do I wear? Here's the method I use to determine the right apparel during cold weather … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 846
Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gift Ideas for Road Cyclists
The holidays are here already, so you might be thinking about gift ideas for your favorite road cyclist -- or perhaps gift ideas for yourself to suggest to friends and family this year. Here's our collection of cool cycling gear that we think a roadie could appreciate. We rounded up gift choices to consider in the categories of apparel, tools, and general gear for road riders. … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gift Ideas for Road Cyclists
Newsletter Issue No. 793
Preventing Bike Thefts from Your Garage Tifosi Optics Custom Sunglass Portal Showers Pass Refuge Jacket – Men’s and Women’s Strength Training to Complement Cycling Both Low and High HDL Cholesterol Can Predict Harm Worldwide Bike Advocacy Association Formed; Felt Now Sells Online Great Winter Training eBooks! Question of the Week … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 793
Training Programs Putting Truck Drivers on Bikes
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Notes on This Week's Issue Here's what we've got on tap for you today: another new product review from Sheri Rosenbaum – of the Showers Pass Hi-Vis Elite Jacket further tips by Coach John Hughes on helping slow the inevitable effects of aging by following the Four Pillars – this week the focus is on Intensity … [Read more...] about Training Programs Putting Truck Drivers on Bikes
2016 Interbike Report, Part 1: The Trends
By Sheri Rosenbaum This was my first Interbike. Prior to the trip everyone warned me it can be overwhelming. Well, they were right! During my 2-1/2 days there I didn't even put a dent into visiting half of the 1,400 booths. Just had to pick and choose, as well as do a bit of aimless wandering. From my perspective there wasn't a "Best In Show" that … [Read more...] about 2016 Interbike Report, Part 1: The Trends
Tires
Mavic Ksyrium Wheels In a past newsletter, Uncle Al waxed eloquent about the riskiness of heavier riders (170+ pounds) using lightweight equipment. This was in reply to a 215-pound guy who thought his Mavic Ksyrium wheels (18 spokes front, 20 rear) might have simply collapsed during a fast descent. This brought out ksome kserious Ksyrium ksupporters. FEEDBACK FROM TED … [Read more...] about Tires
Recovery: A Guide for Cyclists
by Arnie Baker Recovery is the readiness of fitness systems to make further efforts following training and non-training fatigue. Training stressors relate to the volume and intensity of efforts. Non-training stressors include psychological, climate, travel and many other factors. Reducing training and non-training stressors reduces the amount of recovery required. … [Read more...] about Recovery: A Guide for Cyclists