By Sheri Rosenbaum I received a pair of Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks several months ago and have been waiting for the perfect time to test them on the bike. Well, a week ago we went MTB in Brown County State Park. Some of the trails we took required water crossings. I don’t have waterproof bike shoes, so figured the next best thing was to wear these socks. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks
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Bontrager Starvos Road and Rally MTB WaveCel Helmet Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Starvos WaveCel Road Helmet Hot WaveCel technology helps absorb both rotational and linear impact forcesVirginia Tech 5 STAR RatedHeadmaster fit system for one handed adjustmentNow available in XLAdjustable and lockable side strapsComfortable and light weightAffordably pricedCrash Replacement Guarantee provides a free helmet replacement if … [Read more...] about Bontrager Starvos Road and Rally MTB WaveCel Helmet Review
Can a Sports Drink’s Taste Be Predicted?
Question: Is there a way to determine the taste of a sports drink by looking at its list of ingredients? -- Simon S. RBR Replies: I wish! Besides the various ingredients that add flavor, and their proportions, there's the fact that drinks can taste different depending on whether they contain fructose, maltodextrin or a combination, or something else to sweeten the mix. In … [Read more...] about Can a Sports Drink’s Taste Be Predicted?
6 Black Cyclists Share Their Perspectives
By Sheri Rosenbaum The last couple of weeks I’ve been reading numerous articles and blogs calling out the cycling industry for being elitist and predominately controlled by white males. It was never more obvious to me then when I attended my first Interbike convention back in 2016. The number of women in attendance was staggeringly low, and the number of people of color was … [Read more...] about 6 Black Cyclists Share Their Perspectives
World Premiere of You Can Build Bicycle Wheels
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Bicycle wheels are amazing things. They have fascinated me since I first started working in bike shops. With just a handful of spokes, a hint of a hub and even the most humble hoop, the vast majority will easily take anything even the strongest pro can dish out and often outlast the components on the bike. … [Read more...] about World Premiere of You Can Build Bicycle Wheels