Editor’s Note: In last week’s RBR Newsletter, we ran an article by Stan Purdum titled Days of Adventure on the Bike, in which Stan detailed a self-guided tour where he had some particularly memorable “mis-adventures” – bad days on the bike. He rightly pointed out that good days on the bike far outweigh any bad days,…
Editor’s Note: We continue our regular feature – providing a rundown from RBR Contributors on our favorites across the spectrum of components, nutrition, clothing, accessories, you name it. Today we discuss our lights. (Here’s a link to the gamut of RBR Favorites.) Also, in next week’s RBR Newsletter, we’ll have a review of the Bontrager Flare R tail light (the…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Recently, we wrote about AAA’s bicycle roadside service. The well-known provider of automobile roadside service has extended its offering to cyclists (in some, but not all, regions and local areas; it’s an individual club’s decision, and the services offered vary, as well). Now, USA Cycling, the governing body of…
By Jim Langley In Part 1 last week, I told you to round up the few basic tools and supplies needed to maintain your (new, if you’re new to the sport) road bike. But this advice serves as a good reminder to all of us, no matter how old our bikes or how much experience…
By Jim Langley I’m from New Hampshire. It’s where I got my first good 10-speed in the summer of 1971. I remember the feeling I had when I got it home. No, not the excitement and anticipation of exploring backroads, but the feeling of dread, as the new-toy glow wore off and I…
