Newsletter Issue No. 785

February 17, 2022 Anti-Aging: Interval or Fartlek for Longevity? By Coach John Hughes I wrote a recent column on Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity. This column explains how to do intensity exercise. For many riders intervals sound like “no pain, no gain.” No worries! I explain in this column Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Is…

June 25, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. My 92-Year-Old Hero:  What We Can Learn By Coach John Hughes I’m now living with my 92-year-old friend Rick.  He’s lived alone for a decade. He has a bad hip so he gets around with a walker.  A caregiver Betty comes in the morning to…

Fall Premium Giveaway Winners Announced! Bicycle Storage with Bike Hooks How Much Should You Train? File a ‘Ride Plan’ With Someone, If Possible What Tools & Gear Should I Carry While Riding? Plaques are Reversible Question of the Week

July 22, 2021 Effective Cooling for Cyclists By Coach John Hughes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called the hottest June on record for the United States. More 100F+ days are making riding more challenging. Hydrating properly is one of the keys to riding in relative comfort.  And it’s not as simple as “drink before…

October 21, 2021 Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 2: Supplements:  Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants By Coach John Hughes In last week’s column Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink I gave you the recommendations on macronutrients (carbs, protein and fats) from the Nutrition for Older Adults published by the US National Library of Medicine Dietary Guidelines…

August 9, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. More Road Tubeless Tire Tricks and Rim Strip Talk By Jim Langley As a follow up to last week’s edition where we looked at slow leaks and flat tires caused by rim strips – and solutions – I wanted to provide two additional tubeless tricks…