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,…
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,…
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: no Tested: 25+ hours Sizing: Core Jersey:…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Wraparound shield for unobstructed, wide field of vision Interchangeable lenses provide options for bright to low light conditions Six vents circulate air along with anti-fog coating to prevent fogging Optically decentered to eliminate distortion and magnification Polycarbonate lenses are high-impact resistant Maximum UVA and UVB protection Adjustable nose and earpieces reduce…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week, I’ve got some wheel-compatibility suggestions for Mark Pryor, the co-founder of Alameda Velo (“we are goal-focused everyday cyclists”). They’re in the San Francisco Bay area. If you’re interested, learn more here www.alamedavelo.com. It turns out that Mark and I met during the Low-Key Hill Climbs, fun events…
