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Issue No. 751

Book Review: The Haywire Heart

By Coach David Ertl, Ph.D. I was invited to review the book The Haywire Heart, written by Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn and Chris Case, recently published by VeloPress. This book primarily addresses electrical problems in athletes’ hearts but also touches on plumbing issues (clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis). The book’s cornerstone is theobservation that lifelong … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Haywire Heart

How to Clean Bicycle Wheels

By Jim Langley We've talked before about washing bicycles after rainy rides. My advice was to remove the wheels to make the task of washing them easier. However, I didn’t provide complete instructions for cleaning wheels. Two thoughts made me decide to go into more detail today. First is the fact that wheels have become so much more expensive. So, sort of like wanting to … [Read more...] about How to Clean Bicycle Wheels

Even a 100-Year-Old Can Improve With Training

  By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.   A new research report shows that you can improve athletic performance with proper training, even if you are over 100 years old. Traditional feeling among scientists is that aging is progressive and inevitable, and that your genetic programming causes you to age no matter what you do. This paper shows that physical training can reverse … [Read more...] about Even a 100-Year-Old Can Improve With Training

Rudy Project Windmax Helmet Review

  By Coach Rick Schultz   HOT! MTB visor & Road visors included Retention Fastex™ buckle closure uses thinner webbing to reduce weight Removable as well as 3 position adjustable inner strap Adjustable RSR8 Retention System Removable and washable Inner padding includes options (bug net, thicker padding) Lots of carbon … [Read more...] about Rudy Project Windmax Helmet Review

How to Make Your Bicycle Tires Last Longer

By John Marsh I use an app from Feedback Sports to track when I install every component on my bike. I wrote a QT about it just about a year ago: Catalog Your Bike and Components for Maintenance. You can also keep track of components on Strava if you use that, which is great because you can see how many miles you've put on a bike. Even though I do keep track of when I … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Bicycle Tires Last Longer

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