Newsletter Issue No. 1126
June 20, 2024
Event Gear’s Simplyfast Hot Wax Quick Review & Application Video
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
There’s no other way to say it. Hot waxing chains is hot right now. Already this year I received the Event Gear Simplyfast hot wax I’m reviewing here, a hot waxing machine with wax from Silca (I provided a sneak peak back in February: Game-Changing New-Chain Cleaner & Waxer From Silca) and a press release from Finish Line about their new HALO range, which includes a hot wax. Read more.
From Jaw-Dropping to Heart-Stopping to Proof the Strong Prevail
The Dr. Neal Stansbury Story in a Nutshell
By Kevin Kolodziejski
If you read what follows with only passing interest, never feel the itch to drop what you’re doing and go out and ride, never pause to reflect on just how blessed you are to be alive . . . well then, my friend, I have failed to do my job.
But that won’t happen if you do yours earnestly. Which is to role play. To put yourself in Dr. Neal Stansbury’s place with the pretending beginning in medias res. Read more.
Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave Road Shoe and Vento Proxy Gravel Shoe – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
For the past few months, I’ve been testing two of Fizik’s latest cycling shoes, which incorporate a lightweight, ventilated, and breathable design. The road and offroad shoes featured in this article are from Fizik’s Vento line, the company’s performance racing series designed in collaboration with professional cyclists. Read more.
Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Helmet
By Brandon Bilyeu
The Z1 is Lazer’s top of the line lightweight and well-ventilated race helmet (see the Vento KinetiCore if you prefer an aero race helmet). Races and everyday riding inevitably involve crashes, so Lazer prioritized safety by using their own proprietary integrated rotational impact protection technology call KinetiCore. Read more.
How do I know which roads are safe to ride?
QUESTION: I’ve been riding trails for a while but am getting a little bored with the sameness of them. So I’m thinking of adding some road rides. But how do I know which roads are safe to ride without trying them out only to find they are not safe for cycling? Some of the roads to the places I’d like to go seem to have a lot of traffic. —Ed W.
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: “Safe to ride” is a relative statement, of course, as accidents can happen anywhere, but some roads are indeed safer than others for cycling. Read more.
What is the best out of the saddle pedaling technique?
Question: I have read many articles about circular pedaling techniques, but they all relate to seated riding.
When I’m standing and climbing on short, steep hills, my feet feel like they are attached to a stair climber and I’m just pumping up and down. What exactly should my legs be doing when I’m climbing out of the saddle? — Keith D. Read more.
40 Years, 4,296 Miles: Adventure Cycling Association’s Northern Tier Route Celebrates a Milestone
The Adventure Cycling Association, the largest nonprofit membership bicycling organization in the United States, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Northern Tier Route. Established in 1984, this iconic 4,296-mile route stretches from Anacortes, Washington, to Bar Harbor, Maine, offering cyclists a challenging and scenic cross-country journey. Read more.
Question of the Week
Have you ever ridden a multi-day bike tour?
Other Cool Things to Read
Road.cc: Gordon Ramsay says helmets are “crucial” for cyclists after accident
Yahoo Sports: Bradley Wiggins’s tragic fall from Olympic hero to broke couch-surfer
CyclingUpToDate: “Merckx was a real professional who largely rode against cigar farmers.” Pogacar far more impressive
Training Peaks: Zone 2 Training and Fat Burning
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