By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Top endurance athletes use hydration, nutrition, and sleep to help them recover from intense exercise (J Funct Morphol Kinesiol, Mar 2022;7(1):22). When you exercise for endurance, you use up glycogen, the sugar that is stored for energy in your muscles, and you damage muscle fibers. You will recover faster from intense exercise by: … [Read more...] about Eat and Sleep to Recover from Intense Exercise
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Tips for Long Distance Cycling
by Stan Purdum How long is long-distance on a bicycle? It depends on how experienced a rider you are, how fit you are, how old you are, and the distance goals you set. There are ultra riders who will cover 200 miles in a day, and participants in the Tour de France typically pedal well over 100 miles in each day’s stage in that great race, stages that often include steep … [Read more...] about Tips for Long Distance Cycling
Selle SMP Pro Saddles Review
By Rick Schultz Price MSRP: See https://www.albabici.com/selle/saddles/smp-pro-saddles-mp.htm Source: Bike shops, Websites Features: ‘Shorty’ saddle line, new saddle shape. Summary: Great new saddle models! Cyclists spend most of their time researching, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing (a) frames, (b) components, and (c) wheels (in that order). Saddle … [Read more...] about Selle SMP Pro Saddles Review
Stolen Goat New Voltage Grey MTB Jersey and Shorts for men and women – Quick Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Stolen Goat Price: $50 (short-sleeve jersey) $57 (long-sleeve); $115 (shorts) Color: Black with pink and grey lightning bolts Jersey Cut: Casual loose fit Sizes: XS-3XL (jersey); XS-2XL (men's shorts up to 3XL) Availability: Online or retail How Obtained: Company sample RBR Advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Stolen Goat New Voltage Grey MTB Jersey and Shorts for men and women – Quick Review
Interview with Rock Lobster Cycles Framebuilder Paul Sadoff
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley I’m writing this on Independence Day so I thought that a story about the career American bicycle builder Paul Sadoff would be perfect. Actually, I think of Paul as a master builder - look at the lovely lugwork in the photo. But he told me he doesn’t see himself that way and prefers I use “career framebuilder.” … [Read more...] about Interview with Rock Lobster Cycles Framebuilder Paul Sadoff