June 10, 2021 Which Electrolytes Do You Really Need? By Coach John Hughes It was 95F (35C) and sweat was dripping into my eyes a few years back, so I tied a bandana around my head and put my cowboy hat back on. My wife and I were sitting in the sun listening to Yonder Mountain String Band’s Sunday morning gospel set at RockyGrass, the annual bluegrass festival only … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 968
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Newsletter Issue No. 944
December 17, 2020 Is Cycling Good for 50 Year Olds? By Coach John Hughes Dick S writes, "I know I should get more exercise and lose weight. I tried jogging and it hurts and isn't any fun. I'm an okay swimmer but it's hard to make time to get to the pool. I'm embarrassed to go to the gym because I'm not in very good shape. Would riding a bike be good for me? Read … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 944
Vespertine NYC Reflective Gear Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum I’m always excited when I discover women-owned businesses -- especially when they are connected to cycling gear. Add in an eco-friendly element and I’m all over it. In the past, I’ve reviewed products from women-owned and run businesses like Jules Threads, Machines for Freedom, and GRACEDBYGRIT. I laud these women who have turned their passion for cycling … [Read more...] about Vespertine NYC Reflective Gear Roundup
Newsletter Issue No. 933
October 1, 2020 Ask the Coach By Coach John Hughes I’m 71 and have been coaching for 25 years. I could retire; however, I enjoy the intellectual stimulation of coaching and the personal satisfaction of helping riders achieve their goals. In addition to personal clients I enjoy writing for RBR because of the interesting questions I get from you. Read … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 933
Newsletter Issue No. 927
August 20, 2020 Heat Tolerance and Aging By Coach John Hughes I was 46 when I bought my home in Boulder, CO in 1995 and the heating and cooling systems were like a cabin. When it was cold I chopped wood and built fires in the wood stoves. When it was hot I opened both low and high windows to increase the airflow. About 10 years ago my wife and I decided that … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 927