Newsletter Issue No. 1157
January 23, 2025
John Forester’s Instant Turn Maneuver
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
In last week’s Tech Talk, I asked for help identifying a helmet I saw on a passing cyclist. I’d like to thank everyone for all the comments and links to helmets. None are the same as the one I saw and I am still looking for it, but I appreciate you trying. Read more.
Can Strength Training Help Cyclists Stay Younger? A New Study Says Yes
By Lars Hundley
As avid cyclists, we tend to focus on endurance and cardiovascular fitness, logging miles on the road and working on improving our aerobic capacity. But new research suggests that adding strength training to the mix could have benefits beyond muscle power — it might actually slow the aging process at a cellular level. A new study published in Biology examined the relationship between strength training and telomere length, a marker of biological aging, and found that those who lifted weights regularly had significantly longer telomeres, which suggests less cellular aging. Read more.
Selling and Buying on the buycycle Marketplace
By John Marsh
Near the end of 2024, I decided it was time to sell my old road bike and buy a gravel bike. Selling the old bike was intended to achieve two aims: 1) free up my limited bike storage space for a new bike; and 2) help defray the cost of the new bike.
Over the years, I had heard and read about The Pro’s Closet and buycycle, two online marketplaces focused specifically on buying and selling used bicycles and gear. I decided I would use one of those to sell my old bike vs. a “sells everything” option like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Read more.
Velocio Deep Winter Base Layer (Men’s and Women’s versions) – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
Velocio launched its new Deep Winter Base Layer in men’s and women’s versions this winter. Like any base layer, you want it to be warm, close-fitting, wicking, and breathable. The Deep Winter Base Layer checks all the boxes and is the perfect complement to one of Velocio’s winter jerseys. Read more.
What to do? I’m not mechanically inclined, but there’s no bike shop where I live.
QUESTION: I love to ride my bicycle, but I’m not mechanically inclined, so I have always relied on a local bike shop to keep my bike operating in good condition. But now, I’ve relocated for a new job, and there’s no bike shop in or even near the community where I live. Any suggestions? — O. C. Read more.
Question of the Week
When did you last buy a new (or used) road bike?
Other Cool Things to Read
Road.cc: Cyclists getting post-race kebabs forced to race again to catch “out-of-breath” bike thief
Canadian Cycling: Why (almost) all the gravel pros will be running fatter tires in 2025
CyclingUpToDate: Mathieu van der Poel gives tips on how to get the most out of your training
PinkBike: Peter Sagan Joins Slovakian ‘Dancing With The Stars’ TV Show
Most Clicked Last Week
Have You Seen This Commuter Helmet?
End Notes
