Editor's Note: Thankfully, it's something that doesn't happen often, but we've all read about and even seen videos of cyclists being attacked by drivers (like this recent one from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where a 74-year-old cyclist is beaten bloody with a bludgeon by the side of the road). Have you ever considered what you would do if you were confronted in such a … [Read more...] about Essential Self-Defense Techniques For Cyclists
Issue No. 773
USA Cycling Rolls Out New Cyclist Assistance Plan
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Recently, we wrote about AAA's bicycle roadside service. The well-known provider of automobile roadside service has extended its offering to cyclists (in some, but not all, regions and local areas; it's an individual club's decision, and the services offered vary, as well). Now, USA Cycling, the governing body of the sport in the U.S., … [Read more...] about USA Cycling Rolls Out New Cyclist Assistance Plan
More Good News About Tree Nuts and Peanuts
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Several recent articles show that eating tree nuts or peanuts with a high-fat or high-sugar meal prevents the expected high rise in blood factors that increase risk for the inflammation that can lead to diabetes, heart attacks or strokes. Three ounces of ground peanuts that contain 198 kcal taken with a high-fat meal prevented the expected constriction … [Read more...] about More Good News About Tree Nuts and Peanuts