by John Marsh Road bicycles are just that, bikes made for efficiently riding on roads. You’ll know a road bike when you see one. It’s characterized by its sleek look, with dropped, curving handlebars, narrow wheels and “skinny” tires, a small seat and lots of cogs, or gears, on the back wheel. Typically, road bikes are lightweight, and oftentimes they look “fast.” That’s why … [Read more...] about Every Different Type of Road Bike, Explained
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Newsletter Issue No. 1088
September 28, 2023 Cycling in Your 60s: Activities in the Fall By Coach John Hughes Note that I titled this “Activities” not “Working Out” or “Training.” The latter two sound more purposeful and may imply something you must do. For 60-year-olds fall is the time to kick back and enjoy other activities in addition to training for cycling. Here in Colorado changing … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1088
The Shimano Crank Recall
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley By now I’m sure some of you have heard about the huge Shimano crank recall. If you don’t ride the cranks in the recall you have nothing to worry about, though you might wish to let your friends know if you think their Shimano cranks are affected. Reports say there could be as many as two million affected products and that these suspect … [Read more...] about The Shimano Crank Recall
HeyChy Mini Muscle Massage Gun Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum HeyChy Price: $49.99 Weight: 41.7 g Dimensions: 3.38 x 1.85 x 5.7 inches # of Massage Heads: 4, including flat, fork, ball, and bullet heads Speeds: 5 speeds Battery Life: 8 hrs of continuous use Charging type: USB-C Colors: Black, green, red Availability: Online via Amazon: … [Read more...] about HeyChy Mini Muscle Massage Gun Review
Follow Doc’s Advice, Foil Offseason Weight Gain
By Kevin Kolodziejski In one of his lesser works, Mark Twain wrote that there will be no humor in heaven. While you can’t be asked to confirm or deny his claim until sometime in what we both hope will be the far-off future, I can ask if there will be no humor in your bathroom in the near future. When you step upon the digital scale one morning, say in … [Read more...] about Follow Doc’s Advice, Foil Offseason Weight Gain
7mesh RK2 Bibshort Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Cost: RK2 Bibshort: $250 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail Colors: Black Website: RK2 Bibshort RBR Sponsor: no Tested: 30+ hours Sizing: XS-XXL Reviewer Measurements and Fit Comments: 5'10" (178cm), 150 lbs (68 kgs), 33" (84cm) waist, 38” (96.5cm) hips, … [Read more...] about 7mesh RK2 Bibshort Review