Editor's Note: Of late, we've been running a regular feature – providing a rundown from RBR Contributors on our favorites across the spectrum of components, nutrition, clothing, accessories, you name it. As we do these pieces, we've been compiling the variousreader comments and emails with your own favorites of those various pieces of gear. This week and for the … [Read more...] about RBR Favorites: Readers’ Favorite Pedals & Tires
Issue No. 761
How to Deter Dogs While Cycling
Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member (and a regular correspondent of mine) Greg Titus, an Iowa roadie who admittedly has more dog issues than most roadies based on where he rides. But he's developed what he believes to be the absolute best deterrent to any feisty, nuisance or attacking dog. He's also graciously agreed to share with fellow RBR readers his 12-page article … [Read more...] about How to Deter Dogs While Cycling
Low-Carbohydrate Diets Harm Athletic Performance
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of elite race walkers shows that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet will slow their race times and training (J of Physiology, February 14, 2017). Thirty world-class race walkers participated in an intense, high-speed training program and took in the same total calories. They were divided into three groups: High-carbohydrate Alternating days of … [Read more...] about Low-Carbohydrate Diets Harm Athletic Performance
Safe Cycling Tips from a 30+ Year Bicycle Commuter and Attorney
Editor's Note: I love it when I get an email out of the blue from an RBR reader offering to write an article on some aspect of road cycling about which they're an expert – especially since it slots in perfectly with our ongoing series of articles about safe-riding and skills that help us avoid crashes, etc. It also gets to the heart of our reason for being: Sharing knowledge … [Read more...] about Safe Cycling Tips from a 30+ Year Bicycle Commuter and Attorney
Question of the Week
Today's QoW comes to us from RBR Premium Member Bruce Miller. It ties in nicely with today' Quick Tip. (We really need to replenish our stock of Questions! Please submit you own QoW ideas using the Question of the Week Ideas link.) You're riding along and suddenly are menaced by a dog (or dogs). What do you do? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week