By Lars Hundley Here’s something most American riders don’t know: for the past two decades, cyclists in Europe, South Korea and Japan have been using sunscreens that are better than anything sold in an American store. Better protection against the UV rays that cause melanoma, and so much nicer to wear that you’ll actually reapply…
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. Pick a hill that’s typical of those you climb often. Ideally it will be between 2…
May 21, 2026 A Demonstration of the Key Feature That Let The Wright Brothers’ Fly First Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Most people know that brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first to invent an airplane that worked, changing the world in the process by revolutionizing transportation. What some people don’t know is that,…
May 14, 2026 A Simple Tip that Can Prevent a Crash Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Twice, I’ve witnessed scary crashes caused by a common mistake, which is turning your head to look behind you. Here’s what happened to two roadies I saw hit the deck after turning to look. And following the stories…
May 7, 2026 New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 3 Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This is my third and final story on the products and technical developments I found noteworthy that came out during the bike shows and events in March and April. There are some big bike…
