By Jim Langley We’re always looking for new and interesting Question of the Week ideas, and you’ve provided some great ones, thanks very much. Recently, we got an idea from a reader named Michael that we weren’t sure would make a good QOTW or not. Mike suggested the question “Do you own a…
By Sheri Rosenbaum As summer ended and fall was upon us, it was time to dust off the cross bike and hit the trail. This fall my riding companion and I looked for a new adventure within a day’s drive of Chicago and decided on the Katy Trail in Missouri. The Katy is the longest…
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Extremely warm without the bulk Stretchable panels makes for a great fit and mobility Breathable and wicking Longer “tail” so no gap when in the drops Versatile: good for many sports or everyday use NOT! None. Simply a great jacket. www.garneau.com Cost: $169.99 How Obtained: sample from company Available: retail,…
Editor’s Note: One of the perks of being an RBR Premium Member is the ability to send us a direct question using the Ask RBR a Question form at https://www.roadbikerider.com/ask-rbr-a-question. (You can find the link anytime you need it in the Premium Members section, upper right of any page on the site.) Oftentimes, the question is…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new study suggests that it is the level of fitness, not time spent sitting, that predicts susceptibility to disease and longevity (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, published online October 18, 2016). Heart-lung fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygenated blood to contracting muscles for prolonged periods. In…
