Just a quick note to let you know that I will be out of pocket Wednesday through Friday of this week. I am having surgery to remove the plate and eight screws in my clavicle that resulted from my crash nearly two years ago. The residual radiated nerve pain, stiffness and discomfort finally led me to make the extremely difficult decision to have the surgery to remove the … [Read more...] about Quick Note: I’m Out Wednesday Through Friday
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How to Set Up a Privacy Zone on Strava
Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member Tom Pennello, among the many of you who have read and offered comments/tips to Jim Langley Tech Talk Your Tips on Preventing Home Bicycle Thefts links to the first one) about how to keep your bikes stored safely at home, and out of the reach of thieves. Here's what Tom wrote: In Your Tips … [Read more...] about How to Set Up a Privacy Zone on Strava
Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks
Today's QT comes to us from Sheri Rosenbaum, who also wrote the Weatherneck System review in today's issue. A Chicago resident, Sheri is our RBR Crew expert in handling cold weather. She rides on occasion in temps as low as 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's what Sheri wrote: Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks My feet get cold even when I'm wearing purpose-built … [Read more...] about Consider Alpaca Instead of Merino Wool in Your Socks
What We Think About e-Bikes
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher I admired the Focus e-road bike prototype at Interbike and fully expect “real” road bikes like it to be available within the next year. (In fact, the Giant E+ 1 2018 model is already available on a limited basis.) The Focus bike, I was told, will really only employ the motor on climbs – or where the rider is … [Read more...] about What We Think About e-Bikes
Winter’s Coming
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Yes, for any GOT fans out there, I couldn't resist the easy reference in the title. But, seriously, temps are falling in the Northern Hemisphere, and Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 5, in the U.S. To mark this seasonal shift, this week and next we're offering a few articles to help you prepare for winter … [Read more...] about Winter’s Coming