Newsletter Issue No. 1166
March 27, 2025
Sharing Lessons From a Flat Tire Fiasco
Jim’s Tech Talk
By Jim Langley
Even with today’s availability of better tires, tubeless technology and wider rubber, flat tires remain a common breakdown. So I thought it might be helpful to share how everything went wrong when I punctured today. After you read my tale and my takeaway from it, please weigh in with a comment about your best puncture stories and flat fixing tips too. Read more.
Plyometrics: A Cyclist’s Path to Enhanced Speed, Strength, and Bone Health
By Lars Hundley
We know from experience that cycling rewards endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and mental toughness. But while it does build incredible aerobic capacity, it has its limitations when it comes to explosive power, overall strength, and bone health. By adding plyometrics to your overall training routine, you can target these gaps, improving your speed, strength, and bone health in ways that cycling alone cannot achieve. Read more.
Pedaling or Not, Never Dismiss Cause and Effect
By Kevin Kolodziejski
Ask AI if your immune system will weaken with age and its answer is “yes.”
Scroll a bit after that, and you’ll learn that the weakening begins after adolescence and gradually continues until you reach the age of 50 or so. At which time Slow flies out the window and Faster walks through the door. This faster weakening is called immunosenescence, and as a result, you’re more likely to get infections, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and less protection from vaccines. Read more.
Showers Pass Elite III Rain Jacket, Men’s and Women’s Versions – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum
The Elite III jacket, available in both men’s and women’s versions, recently received a significant update. Known as Showers Pass’s flagship cycling jacket launched in 1997, the Elite III retains the classic fit and heritage styling while introducing several improvements to enhance a cyclist’s comfort and performance. Read more.
Can I climb standing up with flat pedals?
QUESTION: I am 67 and recently had half my lung removed due to cancer. I am looking at the Trek Domane+ AL electric road bike and was considering flats [pedals], but I have not seen any road bikes with them, although I don’t place too much emphasis on looks. What about climbing/standing up with flats, is it problematic? —Kevin O. Read more.
Question of the Week
Do you do any strength training?
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