Newsletter Issue No. 1200

November 20, 2025

A Great Handlebar and Levers Setup Tip from Eric Sampson

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

We received what I consider to be a game-changer of a bike fitting tip to share today. It’s related to last week’s Tech Talk, which was about proper positioning of drop handlebars and brake/shift levers. Here’s that article.

When I read Eric’s tip it immediately brought to mind RBR reader Phil, who wrote in recently for help with hand numbness, tingling and pain. Read more.

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Dying to Eat Breakfast — or Because You’re Delaying It?

By Kevin Kolodziejski 

After being introduced to a really fit-looking middle-aged female (thank you, my brother) and small talking with her for a while, the Jack LaLanne in me asked her what she does to look the way she looks. Read more.

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Two Notable New Cycling Books from Bloomsbury Sport Publishing

By Sheri Rosenbaum

With the holidays fast approaching, here are a couple of cycling books you might want to add to your gift list. Bloomsbury Sport publishes both titles, and they are also available on Amazon. Read more.

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I’ve fallen while dismounting my bike. Is it time to quit cycling?

QUESTION: Road cycling has been my primary activity for exercise and fun for more than 50 years, and I have loved it, but now I’m 82, and I’m wondering if it’s time to give up the bike. I fell recently while dismounting — something I don’t remember ever happening before. I wasn’t hurt and my bike wasn’t damaged, but I think the fall was because I’m not able to lift my right leg as high as I used to to swing it over the rear wheel. And I have been noticing that for a while, especially toward the end of a ride, when I am tired. Do you think the fall is a signal that it’s time to quit cycling altogether? —Harry R. Read more.

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Other Cool Things to Read

CyclingUpToDate: 500 watts for 1 hour? American rider stuns, could become E-Sports indoor Champion
Bike Radar: Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here’s how to navigate an alarming diagnosis
Domestique Cycling: UCI targets pre-race sauna tactics with hydration checks at Esports Worlds
YouTube / CBS: 80-year-old defies odds as oldest woman to complete Ironman

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