Newsletter Issue No. 1115
April 4, 2024
A Simple Tip that Can Prevent a Crash
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Twice, I’ve witnessed scary crashes caused by a common mistake, which is turning your head to look behind you. Here’s what happened to two roadies I saw hit the deck after turning to look. And following the stories are techniques for avoiding crashing. Read more.
Muc-Off Premium Anti-Fog Treatment – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Ever head out on a cold day to ride only to get to a stop light, and your glasses fog up? Then you have to ride half-blind until they clear. Or, instead, slide them down your nose so air circulates while you ride? Well, Muc-Off has added an anti-fog treatment to its arsenal of products. Read more.
Take Advantage Of The Second Glycogen Window To Bicycle Better
By Kevin Kolodziejski
A conviction of mine enkindled this column. That while benefits of bicycling abound, you and I really do so for the same reason: to feel good, to feel bad — to magically cram three weeks’ worth of ups and downs in three hours of exercise. Read more.
What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
QUESTION: For winter training, I use weight machines a couple of times a week for my core and upper body, but I’ve had difficulty with squats and leg presses. Even body-weight squats hurt my knees. Are there other ways to build my quads? — Nels W.
RBR REPLIES: First, make sure you’re doing squats in good form. See if you can find a certified strength and conditioning specialist at a health club and get instruction. Read more.
Intermittent Fasting and Risk for Heart Disease
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
A study of more than 20,000 U.S. adults, average age 48 years, found that those who limited their eating to a period of less than eight hours a day had almost double the risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who ate meals over 12-16 hours per day (Abstract P192 presented March 18, 2024 at the American Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions). An increased death rate was also seen in people who used this pattern of intermittent fasting and had cancer. Read more.
Cycling Nutrition: What to Eat Before an Event
By Arnie Baker, M.D.
It’s pretty obvious that hydration and nutrition is important during cycling, but it’s also helpful to pay attention to it leading up to an important event.
If you take time to prepare the night before, you’ll be much more likely to ride strong. Here are my recommendations on preparing nutritionally for your next big ride or race. Read more.
Question of the Week
Do you do any strength training or mobility related exercises?
Other Cool Things to Read
Canadian Cycling: How to avoid getting dropped at a race or group ride
Road.cc: Psst… 23 puncture-fixing hacks to get you out of trouble – for tubeless too
Cycling Weekly: Smiling and waving at other riders isn’t just about etiquette, it could make you a better cyclist – here’s how
Road.cc: Check out the Giant TCR piloted to Tour of Flanders victory two decades ago
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