by John Marsh As I chatted with my buddy J.C. on a recent ride, I felt the telltale pinpoint sharp pain on the front of my left ankle. Even though I had not seen it, I knew immediately what had just happened — bee sting. I told J.C. and looked for the nearest place to…
By Coach Fred Matheny Since the late 1990s, bicycle saddle design has seen major innovation. A big impetus came from a prominent doctor’s contention that sitting on a bike seat might lead to damaged nerves or blood vessels in some men. This risk, plus the occasional bout of temporary genital numbness that many riders experience,…
Question: I’m turning 50 and my wife is buying me my dream bike. I’m currently riding an old Litespeed Classic with a Campy Record triple. I’m not a racer but enjoy long rides, including Paris-Brest-Paris. So which frame material should I get? I like my titanium bike but am interested in carbon. However, I heard…
Q: I’m doing a weeklong tour in Colorado. How much performance am I giving up if I use mountain bike shoes and pedals so it’s easier to walk at rest stops? — Gary G. COACH FRED: There’s very little downside, if any, for the type of riding you’re talking about. The soles of off-road shoes…
Question: I’m new to cycling and have seen road tires described as “clinchers.” What’s a clincher? — Derrick P.
