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. 1037
October 6, 2022 Anti-Aging: Fatigue resistance research By Coach John Hughes Several weeks ago I wrote about Anti-Aging: Mastering Fatigue. The bottom line is your perceived exertion of how hard you are working controls how far / fast you can ride, not the physiological workload of your body. Matt Fitzgerald in How Badly Do You Want It uses multiple case studies to … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1037
Tech Q & A: Can You Help Darryl with His Fork Clearance Issue?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Illinois roadie Darryl wrote for help with his 2010 Cervelo RS. Here’s his question and my thoughts. Cervelos are pretty popular so if you’ve got one like Darryl’s or have some experience with the 3T fork he’s got, please share your tips to help him out. … [Read more...] about Tech Q & A: Can You Help Darryl with His Fork Clearance Issue?
Machines For Freedom Everyday Collection Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum At the end of July, Machines For Freedom (MFF) launched its Everyday Collection, which prioritizes comfort and affordability. Previously, MFF focused on the endurance rider, and now, with their Everyday Collection, they can offer gear tailored to those everyday riders. “Technical gear so often has a high price tag,” says Jenn Kriske, founder of … [Read more...] about Machines For Freedom Everyday Collection Roundup
Quick Tip: Tightening and Loosening Bike Pedals
If you've ever tried to put on or take off a set of pedals, maybe you've run into the confusion of not being sure which way to turn the wrench. Right pedals loosen by turning counterclockwise and left pedals loosen by turning clockwise. It's not an easy thing to remember. But it turns out that there is an easy way to keep things straight that's always the same. When you … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Tightening and Loosening Bike Pedals
Anti-Aging: Fatigue Resistance Research
By Coach John Hughes Several weeks ago I wrote about Anti-Aging: Mastering Fatigue. The bottom line is your perceived exertion of how hard you are working controls how far / fast you can ride, not the physiological workload of your body. Matt Fitzgerald in How Badly Do You Want It uses multiple case studies to illustrate this point. In that column I drew on the book and … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Fatigue Resistance Research