QUESTION: What is road cycling good for? Some of my friends are telling me that gravel riding is better. Others say mountain bike riding is better. What about road cycling? - Justin C RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Road cycling includes everything from an occasional low-speed neighborhood ride to running errands on a bike to bicycle commuting regularly to work, to touring the … [Read more...] about What is road cycling good for?
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Thoughts on Wearing Out my Shimano Di2 Front Derailleur
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Way back in 2009 Shimano introduced their first electric-shifting Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 groupset. Di2 is short for Digital Integrated Intelligence (Di2 = DII, get it?). In case you haven’t tried or followed the electric shifting trend, I’ll explain what DII means in terms of advantages (feel free to scroll ahead if you’re already … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Wearing Out my Shimano Di2 Front Derailleur
Suspected Carcinogens in Some Sunscreens
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. In May 2021, an independent testing lab, Valisure, found elevated levels of benzene, a suspected carcinogen, in some sunscreens. As a result, Johnson & Johnson recalled five kinds of Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen sprays, and CVS stopped selling some of its sunscreen products (Dermatology Times, May 25, 2021). In August 2021, Haereticus … [Read more...] about Suspected Carcinogens in Some Sunscreens
Interview with Jack Thompson – The Amazing Chase
By Sheri Rosenbaum If you followed this year's Tour de France, the name Jack Thompson indeed surfaced. This ultra cyclist wasn't riding in the peloton but instead set out on July 5th, riding the exact route two stages per day for a total of 10 days. His goal was to catch the peloton, overtake them, and beat them to Paris. Spoiler alert, he did. Below is my interview … [Read more...] about Interview with Jack Thompson – The Amazing Chase
Rapha Core Collection Jersey and Bibs Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Cost: Core Jersey: $80 Core Bibshorts: $115 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail Colors: Core Jersey: Red, Green, Dark Green, Yellow, Pink, Black, Violet, Navy, Light Blue, Turquoise, Off-White Core Bibshorts: Black, Black/White, Dark Navy/White Website: Core Jersey, Core Bibshorts RBR Sponsor: … [Read more...] about Rapha Core Collection Jersey and Bibs Review