Newsletter Issue No. 1218

April 2, 2026

Your Mirror Recommendations

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

This week’s article is in appreciation of all of you readers who commented on last week’s review of my Cat Eye BM-45 Bar End Mirror. If you missed the story and comments, here it is Cat Eye’s BM-45 Bar End Mirror.

I was specifically looking for a bar end mirror, one that is installed in the end of dropped handlebars. A lot of you suggested other types of mirrors that you love and there were recommendations for other bar end types too. Several of your favorites were new to me. Read more.

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Ornot’s New Micro Climate Jacket, Micro Grid Long Sleeve Jersey, and Droptail Cargo Bib Shorts – Quick Review 

By Sheri Rosenbaum

In February, Ornot introduced several pieces of gear to address the shoulder season – Spring and Fall. In the Midwest, you never know what you’ll encounter. Sometimes mornings are brisk and become warmer as the ride progresses. Or a ride may start windy and cool, only to turn windy with drizzle. Read more.

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Bicycle Music

By Stan Purdum

For more than 10 successive years, I attended the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA), held in June as a tour of a few Ohio counties each time, with overnights in campgrounds, city parks, college campuses or other public venues. Read more.

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Quick Tip: Practice Riding a Straight Line

When you ride solo, wavering puts you at risk in traffic. With a companion, you can’t ride side-by-side if you aren’t steady and comfortable. And the fastest way to draw unwanted attention from experienced roadies is to wobble in the middle of a group.

You can quickly improve your ability to ride a steady line. These tips will put you on the straight and narrow. Read more.

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Other Cool Things to Read

Science Direct: Cycling in Later Life Improves Quality of Life 
Bike Radar: BikeRadar’s 2026 road tech predictions
ABC 15: ‘Bicycle Barry’ rides again for safer streets
Road.cc: Road rage driver arrested and BMW confiscated after tailgating pro cyclists in bike lane

Question of the Week

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Quick Review: Cat Eye’s BM-45 Bar End Mirror

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