Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It’s no secret that many cyclists love coffee. It’s probably the reason group rides often start or stop at coffee shops, why some events hand out freshly brewed java and why caffeine is in certain energy foods - as just a few examples. Personally, when racing, I drank coffee in the mornings and snacked on chocolate covered espresso beans … [Read more...] about Quick Review: NoNormal Outdoor Coffee
1Bikes & Gear
ASSOS Women’s UMA GT Bib Tights Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum ASSOS Price: $220 Sizes: XS to 2XL Fit: ASSOS regular fit (not their super tight racer fit) Leg Length: 2/3 and full Colors: Black or Primal Blue Temperature Range: 32 to 55 degrees F Length: Mid-calf (also available in full length) Availability: Online or Retail How Obtained: Company Sample RBR Advertiser: No … [Read more...] about ASSOS Women’s UMA GT Bib Tights Review
This Second Eclectic List of Bicycle Touring Books Will Have You Itching to Hit the Road
By Stan Purdum During the year before my first cross-country tour by bicycle, I read several accounts of similar rides others had done. From these books, I gained a lot of insight about cycle-touring that helped me know what to expect when I hit the road with panniers loaded. I have previously posted an article in Road Bike Rider listing those books — and some I read after … [Read more...] about This Second Eclectic List of Bicycle Touring Books Will Have You Itching to Hit the Road
Northwave Razer Off-Road Cycling Shoes – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Northwave Price: $186.99 Sizes: 36 to 48 EU (men’s); 36 to 43 EU (women’s) Fit: True to size Colors: Black, Light Grey Forest Green, and Dark Grey Sage (men’s/women’s) Upper Material: Airnet with wide mesh and laser air holes Sole Material: Carbon XC 10 Stiffness Rating: 10 out of 15 Weight: 420g for one shoe (size 45 … [Read more...] about Northwave Razer Off-Road Cycling Shoes – Quick Review
Tracking Your Ebike Battery Range
By Stan Purdum A long-time reader of Road Bike Rider named Bob Williams recently contacted me after seeing some of my articles about my experiences with ebikes. He’s 77 years old, and states that he has enjoyed RBR’s “focus on riding well as we age.” Bob and his wife are members of the Portland Velo bicycle club and participants in Cycle Oregon, which runs large cycling … [Read more...] about Tracking Your Ebike Battery Range