By Coach John Hughes Although we had a heavy snowfall in Colorado a week ago, it’s in the 70s this week so spring is mostly here! Several readers wrote in with questions about spring training. Before answering the questions, a bit of context. The Spring Training eArtice includes four programs based on how active a rider…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher When I finally got around to reviewing the video of my recent crash some three weeks after the fact, it became obvious that there are a number of prudent steps to take if you (or a riding buddy) are ever involved in a crash that results in…
By Coach John Hughes On a fast, sharp curve in Stone Mountain Park on April 17 RBR Editor John Marsh fractured his collarbone; he had surgery on April 27. The break was worse than expected and was actually in five pieces, which the surgeon repaired. The surgeon told him that he shouldn’t ride…
By Jim Langley Two teammates asked me to help them upgrade their bicycles from 10- to 11-speed recently. They knew how to do most of the mechanical work but they were concerned that their rear wheel wouldn’t handle the 11-speed cassette, in effect making it impossible to upgrade. They’re not the only ones who’ve asked…
Editor’s Note: Road disc brakes continued their seemingly inevitable march into themainstream late last year when they finally made their way into the pro peloton on a trial basis. More and more new road bikes feature disc brakes, and you’re surely seeing more of them on the road in whatever type of riding you do….
