Newsletter Issue No. 1162
February 27, 2025
A Great Day At Enduro Bearings
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
A little over a month ago I had the good fortune to get invited to tour the company Enduro Bearings in Oakland, California, which is only about an hour away from me by car. I had met the cofounder, engineer and head of the bicycle bearing division Matt Harvey at their booth at the Sea Otter Classic and he asked if I’d like to see their operation and learn more about their products. Read more.
Dementia Risk to Double: Should That Be Troubling to Cyclists?
By Kevin Kolodziejski
Before answering the question posed in the title, allow me to provide insight into another mental state that’s troubling whether you pedal or not. It’s that change that occurs when a bit of bad news does more than momentarily bother you, but seemingly takes hold of you and upsets your equanimity to such a degree that it saps you of all your positivity. And transforms you, albeit temporarily, into the absolute antithesis of Mr. Rogers. Read more.
New Skratch Labs Vegan Recovery Oat Milk Latte – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
I might as well hand in my cyclist card now because I’m about to admit something that could get me kicked out of the club. “Hi, my name is Sheri, and I don’t drink coffee.” There, I said it. I know, I know, it’s practically a sin among cyclists. Read more.
Can You Exercise Too Much?
A recent study used accelerometers to measure the physical activity of more than 90,000 healthy people for seven days in 2015, and then followed them to 2020. The more and harder they exercised, the less likely they were to suffer heart disease. There was no maximum amount of exercise that increased risk for heart attacks or heart disease. Read more.
What’s the Right Mix of Indoor and Outdoor Training?
Question: I’ve got a smart trainer and use Zwift regularly, but I also love riding outside. Some of my friends have gone almost entirely indoor with their training, while others refuse to get on a trainer except during snowstorms. Is there an ideal balance between indoor and outdoor training as far as getting fit to race this spring? I want to maintain my bike handling skills but also take advantage of the time savings and convenience I get with indoor workouts. — Mark B. Read more.
Am I really handicapped by flat pedals?
QUESTION: Am I really handicapped by flat pedals? I’ve tried clipless pedals, but I don’t find it comfortable to use them, and I don’t like having my foot locked in one position. —Dave R.
RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Unless you are cycling competitively — where you’re likely to want every bit of equipment that boosts your speed, even if only marginally — you are not handicapped by flat pedals. Read more.
Question of the Week
Do you suffer from gastro issues when cycling?
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