By Coach John Hughes Getting fitter follows an arc, whether a roadie is exercising for health and fitness or a pro contending to win the Tour de France. As a roadie rides more he gets fitter and he can handle a greater training load, i.e., more miles. As a rider gets fitter, he can also handle a harder training load, i.e., more hills and more intensity. At some … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: The 80 / 20 Principle
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Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Unboxing
By Rick Schultz New ZWIFT Direct Drive Trainer https://us.zwift.com/pages/zwift-hub Price MSRP: From $499 Source: Bike shops, Websites Features: Similar to the Wahoo KICKR CORE (Wahoo is suing over it.) How Obtained: Purchased Summary: 5-minute easy setup … [Read more...] about Zwift Hub Direct Drive Smart Trainer Unboxing
Can I use WD-40 to lube my bicycle chain?
QUESTION: Can I use WD-40 to lube my bicycle chain? I’ve heard pros and cons. —Larry R. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: WD-40 now makes a bicycle-specific chain lube, so if that’s what you are asking about, the answer is yes. But I’m assuming your question is about the original WD-40 product, which for years was the only formula by that name on the market, and many of us have a … [Read more...] about Can I use WD-40 to lube my bicycle chain?
What’s the difference between a freewheel and a cassette?
QUESTION: What’s the difference between a freewheel and a cassette, and which is better? —Ron S. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: “Freewheel” and “cassette” both refer to the cluster of gear rings — also called “cogs” or “sprockets” — attached to the hub of the drive side of a bicycle’s rear wheel. They both function the same in that they mesh with the chain to turn the rear wheel … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between a freewheel and a cassette?
A Tour of Park Tool Headquarters
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In two recent Tech Talks I mentioned that my wife and I drove cross country from our California home to our former home of New England. Traveling part way with us and also crossing the USA - except headed to the Carolinas, were our pals and fellow RVers Tony and Kathy. While we drive a Class C motorhome, they cruise in a Mercedes Sprinter … [Read more...] about A Tour of Park Tool Headquarters