Newsletter Issue No. 1146
November 7, 2024
New Valve Technology Part 2
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Last week we introduced a couple of new tire valves from Schwalbe and Muc-Off said to make tire inflation easier. Muc-Off’s is for sealant-filled tubeless tires. We asked whether you thought new valves like these were interesting or a solution looking for a problem. If you didn’t get to weigh in, you can read the article here: New Valve Technology From Schwalbe and Muc-Off. Read more.
‘Eating on Autopilot’ Doesn’t Have to Be as Risky as Cycling That Way
By Kevin Kolodziejski
Sometimes it’s perfectly understandable, sometimes it’s just so much easier, and sometimes it’s downright dangerous. And sometimes you just want the RoadBikeRider article to get immediately to the heart of the matter. So here goes. Read more.
An Adventure Inspired by Lael’s Ride Around the World
By Sheri Rosenbaum
I spent the summer watching Lael Wilcox’s tracker as she rode around the world and ultimately broke the Guinness world record. As luck would have it, I had the opportunity to ride with her on the last day as she headed to Chicago. I couldn’t help but be inspired by her to plan an adventure of my own. I’d been toying with the idea of riding from my front door to Madison, Wisconsin, stitching together various trails to avoid busy roads. Read more.
A Good Hill
By Stan Purdum
Cyclists talk funny. Take the word “good,” for example. Veteran riders apply this adjective indiscriminately to hills of all sizes. To know what they mean, you’ve got to be into the spirit of the conversation. Here are some samples. Read more.
How to Find Your Cycling Motivation
By Arnie Baker, M.D.
Although cyclists may wish it were different, you don’t buy motivation at the store and take a pill of it in the morning. By understanding what makes you tick and why you’re doing what you’re doing, you may improve your bicycling performance. Read more.
Question of the Week
How often do you ride your bike?
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