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Your tires are your only connection to the road, but they're often neglected until it's too late. A little regular care can prevent flats, improve handling, and extend the life of your rubber. Here's how to show your tires some love: Start with a pre-ride inspection. Run your fingers along the tread, feeling for any embedded glass, thorns, or wire. Remove these before they … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Give Your Tires Some TLC

QUESTION: I’d like to know how often to clean the pads inside the helmet, which is probably “never” for most people. I wash my gloves after every ride, but helmet pads are out of sight and out of mind. —DWilliams (DWilliams was a commenter on last week’s question “How often should I replace my helmet?” Some other commenters also expressed opinions about helmet cleaning, so I’ve … [Read more...] about How often should I clean the pads inside my helmet?

By Kevin Kolodziejski  A Story to Open Your Mind and Better Battle Mental Stress It’s hard to argue against the benefits of being open-minded. But it’s just as hard to be that way if you’re asked to reconsider something you’ve long since closed your mind to. And the difficulty of doing that probably doubles when the requested reconsideration seemingly … [Read more...] about Pro Cyclist Gains 45 Pounds, Gets Better