By Kevin Kolodziejski If you wish to be wise in all walks of life, you need to eliminate the non-essential. That’s the gist of the advice prolific writer and Harvard scholar Lin Yutang offers in “The Importance of Living,” a rather easy-to-read and unconventional book of philosophy first published 86 years ago. I can only suppose you agree with this observation — and … [Read more...] about It’s What Wise Cyclists Do: Get the Lead Out and Get Cooking
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How do I make one ride every two weeks count?
QUESTION: I am a truck driver. I only get to ride one time in two weeks. How do I make that one time count to stay in shape? —Gil RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: I’m somewhat in that same situation myself lately. Some family responsibilities have limited the number of days I’m free to ride, so many weeks, I get just one ride in, and some weeks I get none. I was in good riding … [Read more...] about How do I make one ride every two weeks count?
More Thoughts on Clipless Pedals and Making Them Easier to Use
Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Last week, RBR reader Will Haltiwanger provided a clever cleat hack for making Shimano SPD clipless pedals easier to enter and exit (thanks again Will!). Here’s the article if you missed it - and please note that the hack is intended for beginners learning to use clipless pedals, not experienced clipless users: Will’s Shimano SPD Pedals Cleat … [Read more...] about More Thoughts on Clipless Pedals and Making Them Easier to Use
Quick Tip: Carry a Cotton Ball!
Sometimes our quick tips are so deceptively simple that you just shake your head and mumble to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Such is the case with this tip originally sent to us by Steve Shepherd. Here’s what he wrote: “I carry a small cotton ball in my seat bag. If I have a flat, I can sweep the inside of the tire with the cotton ball to see if a piece of … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Carry a Cotton Ball!
How Can I Stop My Cycling Clothes from Stinking?
Question: Over time, the synthetic materials used for cycling jerseys and base layers seem to retain a sweaty smell. In my case, at least, it can be pretty potent. It has only one advantage -- no one will draft on me! How can I get my clothes to smell fresh again? -- Steve H. RBR Replies: Synthetic fibers are a great advance in cycling clothing. Depending on the type … [Read more...] about How Can I Stop My Cycling Clothes from Stinking?