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Reelight SL-100 Bike Safety Lights
By Ed Pavelka HOT! always on when bike is rolling no batteries or bulbs to replace flashing improves rider visibility in low light easy to install NOT! ineffective in daylight constant buzzing weighty www.reelight.com Price: $45 (33 euros) Source: website, bike shops Weight: 220 grams per set (7.9 oz) Designed in: Denmark (made in…
Stretching Doesn’t Deliver / Why Stretching May Help You Ride Better
Two views on stretching, from our experts Dr. Mirkin and Coach John Hughes.
How Can I Keep Drinks Hot on a Cold Ride?
Question: I love to ride in the winter but sure wish I could have something hot to drink about an hour out. My bottles freeze even if I start with them filled with hot tea. What are my options? — Jane A. RBR Replies: The best option is to plan your ride to include a…
How Much Intensity Is Enough?
Question: I’m 43, in decent shape, and would like to improve. I ride about 100 miles a week, an hour at a time, and my heart rate averages about 145 beats per minute. I tend to really push hills, up to 175 bpm. Should I decrease intensity, or increase it? — David A.
Some Sunscreens Can Act as a Solvent
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Today’s QT comes from me and was sparked by an odd occurrence resulting from a ride I took last week. It’s been blazing hot in Atlanta so far this summer, where overnight low temperatures often remain in the 70s. The only way to beat the heat on a ride…
A Two-Pack of Tire-Mounting Tips
By Coach Rick Schultz I have two QTs for you today related to mounting new tires. Before mounting a brand new tire onto a rim, lay the tire out in the sun for an hour (on at least a moderately warm day). Once it’s warmed up, it stretches just enough to allow easy install. Scrub…
