Newsletter Issue No. 1223

May 7, 2026

New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 3

Jim’s Tech Talk

By Jim Langley

This is my third and final story on the products and technical developments I found noteworthy that came out during the bike shows and events in March and April. There are some big bike shows, such as the Sea Otter Classic, which takes place in Monterey, California and the Taipei Show in Taiwan. Read more.

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Fat Infiltration: How Ultra-Processed Foods Hurt Your Muscles

By Kevin Kolodziejski 

“I ain’t got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.”

That’s one of the many things the loquacious, albeit grammatically challenged, Muhammad Ali said to explain why he refused to fight in the Vietnam War. The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion’s words came to mind after reading ones by another Ali, one who’s still with us and an MD. Read more.

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Tailwind’s New Limited Edition Mango Yuzu Endurance Fuel

By Sheri Rosenbaum

Only a day after samples of Tailwind’s new Mango Yuzu Endurance Fuel arrived at my home, I hopped on my bike for a test ride. If I’m totally honest, I’ve had mangos in the past, but I had no idea what yuzu was. Read more.

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How do I say no to someone I don’t want to ride with?

Question: I’m a long-time cyclist and I usually ride by myself or with other guys who can really hammer hard because I ride fast. But recently, a new neighbor, who has seen me out on my bike, has been bugging me to take him along. He has an old bike, but he’s not been a cyclist, and I doubt he could match my speed. But beyond that, he’s awkward to be around and seems emotionally needy, and I wouldn’t enjoy his company. But he keeps asking to ride with me. Any suggestions? —Anonymous Read more.

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Other Cool Things to Read

Cycling Weekly: New study finds cycling can make your brain fitter
PEZ Cycling News: The Science of Bonking — Carbs, Glycogen & Endurance Fueling
YouTube: Tyler Hamilton, I Was Always Hungry: The Unseen Side Of Pro Cycling
VeloClique: Cycling Directory to Help Find Shops Across All 50 States. Example of Dallas shops.
Cycling West: Study: Steel Bicycle Frames Hold Up Better than Aluminium or Titanium

Question of the Week

Do you ever wear a hydration pack cycling?

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