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Newsletter Issue No. 832
October 18, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Interview: A Beginner’s Guide to Ketogenic Diets for Cyclists By Lars Hundley Recently, I ran into a blog about following a ketogenic diet as a cyclist, Nutritional Ketosis for Cyclists, written by the attorney, certified Bulletproof nutritional coach, and road cyclist, Valerie Peterson. I found … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 832
Anti-Aging: Growing Older in Your 50s
By Coach John Hughes Turning 50 can be hard for a roadie — you start to slow down just a little and you don’t recover quite as quickly. I remember when I turned 50 in 1999, almost 20 years ago. I rode some big events before then: 40 y.o. 1989 Won the first Furnace Creek 508 through Death Valley 508 miles & 30,000’ of climbing in 30H 54M. 43 y.o. 1992 Course … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Growing Older in Your 50s
Smith Optics Trackstand Sunglasses Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Comes with two interchangeable ChromaPop™ lenses for varying light conditions ChromaPop lens doesn’t alter color Wide field of vision Vent at brow line helps with airflow Hydroleophobic lens coating repels water/sweat Hydrophilic megol temple and nose pads for a secure fit 2-position nose pads for better fit Temple fits … [Read more...] about Smith Optics Trackstand Sunglasses Review
Interview: A Beginner’s Guide to Ketogenic Diets for Cyclists
By Lars Hundley Recently, I ran into a blog about following a ketogenic diet as a cyclist, http://www.ketoadaptedcyclist.com, written by the attorney, certified Bulletproof nutritional coach, and road cyclist, Valerie Peterson. As someone who tries to avoid white sugar and wheat, I learned from personal experience that it takes a while to adapt to riding well when you’re … [Read more...] about Interview: A Beginner’s Guide to Ketogenic Diets for Cyclists
OdorKlenz SPORT Laundry Additive Review
By Rick Schultz, MBA, DBA Rating: 4.75/5.0 https://www.odorklenz.com/sport/ Price MSRP (currently on sale from OdorKlenz website): 15 Load: $17.99 $14.99 30 Load: $27.99 $24.99 Source: OdorKlenz Features: A Sport Laundry ‘Booster’ How obtained: Sample from OdorKlenz Other Products: I counted 28 different “Odor Eliminator” products in 5 different categories; … [Read more...] about OdorKlenz SPORT Laundry Additive Review
Comparing the Super Chucks: Silca Hiro vs. Hirame HP-20 Pump Head
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Back in June we reviewed Silca's top-end pump chuck, the Hiro. Pump "chucks" are also called "heads." They are the mechanism found on the end of pump hoses that attach the pump to the tire valve for an airtight connection. The Hiro is a versatile chuck. It can be used as an adapter that fits into the built-in pump chucks on most pumps. This … [Read more...] about Comparing the Super Chucks: Silca Hiro vs. Hirame HP-20 Pump Head
List of Bike Helmet Brands
Do you wear a bicycle helmet? Good idea. Bike helmets are required by law in many states. But you should be wearing one even if they aren't, because they keep your head dramatically safer in the event of a crash. We put together this long list of every bicycle helmet brand we could think of so that you can find one that works for you. This list of helmet brands include bike … [Read more...] about List of Bike Helmet Brands
Newsletter Issue No. 831
October 11, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. This Sturdy, $147 Bicycle Has Changed the Lives of More Than 420,000 People By Stan Purdum When Road Bike Rider published its List of Bike Brands from A to Z, we invited readers to use the comments section to add any brands not included in the list. And readers did, which was reminder of how wide the field … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 831
Ask the Coach: Lessons from a Did Not Finish
By Coach John Hughes I started coaching my client Pete last March for the Hoodoo 500 in August 2018 in Utah. Hoodoo is a qualifier for the Race Across AMerica (RAAM). Pete had to finish in 48:45 hours including both riding time and time off the bike. He DNF’d in Panguitch at mile 380 after 38 hours of racing. How long is an ultra event? Longer than you’re used to riding. … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Lessons from a Did Not Finish
Unboxing Park Tool’s Impressive New BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Tool Box
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Before we get to this week’s topic, I want to point out that helpful readers continue to post comments in our 3-part beginner’s guide to clipless pedals (thanks, folks!). I think even experienced clipless users will find them useful (for example, swapping out only one cleat at a time is a new one to me). Here are links: Part 3 Part … [Read more...] about Unboxing Park Tool’s Impressive New BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Tool Box
Junk Food Raises Cancer Risk
By Gabe Mirkin, MD Results from the huge EPIC study (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) confirm that eating a lot of junk food increases risk for many cancers. Researchers in Paris followed 471,495 adults in 10 European countries for an average of 15.3 years, and the participants developed 49,794 cancers. The participants' diets were scored using … [Read more...] about Junk Food Raises Cancer Risk
Outdoor Tech Kodiak 2.0 – 6000 mAh Portable Charger Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot 6000 mAh provides plenty of charging power Compact and portable Fast charging for electronic devices Rugged - Waterproof, dust proof and shockproof Two USB ports dual for charging Built-in flashlight (3 settings, including flash) Rechargeable – eco-friendly … [Read more...] about Outdoor Tech Kodiak 2.0 – 6000 mAh Portable Charger Review
This Sturdy, $147 Bicycle Has Changed the Lives of More Than 420,000 People
By Stan Purdum When Road Bike Rider published its List of Bike Brands from A to Z, we invited readers to use the comments section to add any brands not included in the list. And readers did, which was reminder of how wide the field of bicycle makers is. One reader’s suggestion was a surprise: “Buffalo bikes. Made for African backwoods.” And that prompted another reader to … [Read more...] about This Sturdy, $147 Bicycle Has Changed the Lives of More Than 420,000 People
Newsletter Issue No. 830
October 4, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Ask the Coach: Best Recovery Food and Drink By Coach John Hughes My client, Ben, is 69 and rides about 3,000 miles a year. He’s training to do a 12-hour race in June 2019. He also rides his age on his birthday. Later this month his goal is to ride 70 miles (113 km) in less than 4:30 hours (15.6 mph / 9 … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 830
Bikes and Beers on the Blue Ridge Parkway
By John Marsh When my buddy Scott and I started talking last November about doing another “big ride” in 2018, he suggested coming from Southern California to Atlanta (my home) and spending a week or so doing something in this part of the country. We’ve gotten into a groove over the past few years of doing a tour of some sort every other summer. Two summers ago we rode the … [Read more...] about Bikes and Beers on the Blue Ridge Parkway