Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week’s Tech Talk is self-explanatory, so let’s get right to it! As always, if you have experience with today's question and have additional tips please share them in a comment. Thanks! Arizona roadie, Wayne Riley asked, [Note: Wayne’s talking about Dave’s stuck bottle cage bolt, which we covered in two parts starting here … [Read more...] about Tech Q & A: Wayne’s “Different Bottle Bolt Problem”
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Anti-Aging: Use It or Lose It, Part 1
By Coach John Hughes We just returned from a three-week trip to Bengaluru, India to celebrate a close friend’s wedding. An Indian wedding is a colorful multi-day celebration! While I was in India I turned 73. From reading the literature, coaching older riders and personal experience I know the importance of “use it or lose it” as we age. Before I flew to India, I resolved … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Use It or Lose It, Part 1
Running and Walking May Be Good for Your Back
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. People who run or walk regularly have healthier and stronger spinal discs than non-exercisers do (Scientific Reports 7, April 19, 2017). This is very reassuring because some doctors tell patients with back pain not to run because they think that the jarring of the foot striking the ground will damage discs and injure backs, even though there is no good … [Read more...] about Running and Walking May Be Good for Your Back
Delta Ceiling Hoist Bicycle Rack Review
By Stan Purdum Hot! Easy to installStores bike out of the wayParts are well made and operate smoothlyLocking mechanism keeps cord from slipping backward when hoisting bike Not! Directions are unclear about how to get the locking mechanism to release when lowering bike. But this is easily figured out when using the hoist system Price: $39.99, but when you … [Read more...] about Delta Ceiling Hoist Bicycle Rack Review
Fizik Terra Atlas Gravel / MTB Cycling Shoes Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Comfortable for off-road riding or when you need to hike a bikeWell ventilated, including the tongue, to keep you coolWider platform and plenty of tread to grip in all types of terrainTPU reinforced toecap for extended wearNotched tongue for added ankle mobility and comfortA deep heel cup and silicon heal gripper prevents the foot from … [Read more...] about Fizik Terra Atlas Gravel / MTB Cycling Shoes Review