Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Thanks so much for the assist with Chuck’s question last week. He asked for your recommendations for inner tubes and puncture prevention. I’m sure your tips helped him and other readers with the same question. Because flat tires are by far the most common breakdown, today I want to share a couple of your comments and answer a few related … [Read more...] about More Bicycle Tube & Flat Tire Prevention Tips
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Newsletter Issue No. 1028
August 4, 2022 Anti-Aging: Why “Drink Before You’re Thirsty” is Dangerous By Coach John Hughes My client Jack was on a fast cross-country tour: 2750 miles in just 20 days. Seven days into the tour he started riding poorly although he had plenty of training miles in his legs. His buddies noticed he wasn’t urinating at the rest stops and said he was getting … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1028
Stealth Methods for Tracking Your Bike
By Sheri Rosenbaum It’s essential to keep tabs on your “baby” when checking it as luggage, shipping it to a race, or parking it in front of a coffee shop. You never want to lose your bike. So what are your options? Tracking devices have become popular, and for iPhone users, an Apple AirTag is one option. You can tuck it in your saddlebag or tape it in the downtube or seat … [Read more...] about Stealth Methods for Tracking Your Bike
Newsletter Issue No. 1010
March 31, 2022 Anti-Aging New Exercise Recommendations By Coach John Hughes In my columns and eBooks I use the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults. (2009). In 2018 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published Physical Activity for Americans, 2nd ed. The 118 pages include … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1010
Newsletter Issue No. 1003
February 10, 2022 6 Kinds of Intensity Training: Which One Is Best for You? By Coach John Hughes Intensity training doesn’t mean hammering. It means simply training at the right intensities to improve your performance, i.e., pedaling somewhat harder than normal. Intensity training is like prescription medicine. If you take the right medicine you’ll get … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1003