Question: What is the best way to stay in cycling shape this summer? I’m doing a 5-day ride May 20-24, about 70 miles per day. Riding the Blue Ridge Parkway June 4-11. Would like to do 3-4 century rides this summer but also will be doing several backpack trips where I won’t be able to ride…
By Jim Langley Backpedaling to last week’s TT for a moment, Upgrading from a 10- to 11-Speed Cassette, you’ll remember that I went over how I helped a couple of friends figure out how to change their rear wheels from 10- to 11-speed cassettes. Both were eager to upgrade their road bikes with…
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…
