By Jim Langley Last week we went over don’ts and do’s for bike washing. The final don’t was to not forget to relube after cleaning the bike. I said “be sure to lube the brake and derailleur pivots.” To this advice a reader named Michael wrote, “What type of lube do you recommend for the brake and derailleur pivots? I ride mostly dry pavement and use Pro Gold ProLink on my … [Read more...] about Lubing Brake and Derailleur ‘Pivots’
Issue No. 750
Mild Dehydration Does Not Impair Exercise
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Many years ago the Gatorade Sports Science Institute published a study showing that 46 percent of recreational exercisers are dehydrated (Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, June 2006). However, the study did not say that the exercisers were harmed by their dehydration, with good reason. … [Read more...] about Mild Dehydration Does Not Impair Exercise
Follow Helmet Makers’ Replacement Recommendations
By John Marsh Last week I re-ran a Quick Tip called Donate Unused Cycling Gear to a Good Cause to provide a reminder to readers who may want to do just that. A reader named JJ emailed me after reading the issue: "Concerning donating gear: Is it a good idea to donate helmets that are in good shape and never been involved in an accident? Helmet manufacturers say … [Read more...] about Follow Helmet Makers’ Replacement Recommendations
How to Look Over Your Shoulder on a Bicycle Without Swerving
By Coach Rick Schultz I noticed something on a ride recently that I see all too frequently. Following a couple of cyclists today, it was hard to pass them since they kept swerving as they looked over their shoulder. I see this all the time; a cyclist looks over their left shoulder and their bicycle swerves to the left. It creates a dangerous situation for them, with … [Read more...] about How to Look Over Your Shoulder on a Bicycle Without Swerving
Just Another Issue – Like the 749 Others Since 2001
750 and Counting By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher When you're doing any activity every single week on the same schedule year after year, the numbers just start to blur. But every once in a while along the way, a nice round number jumps out at you. It really doesn't seem like it was more than six years ago that we published Issue No. 500, but it was (October 2011). And … [Read more...] about Just Another Issue – Like the 749 Others Since 2001