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Trek Circuit Softshell Jacket (Men’s and Women’s) Quick Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum Trek Price: $124.99 Sizes: XS-2XL Colors: Radioactive yellow, Black Fit: Semi-fitted Temperature Range: 35-60 degrees Availability: Online or select retail stores How obtained: Company sample RBR advertiser: No … [Read more...] about Trek Circuit Softshell Jacket (Men’s and Women’s) Quick Review

Why I Don’t Use the LeMond Formula for Saddle Height

By Rick Schultz This question has come up several times while bike fitting clients. “Do you use the LeMond Formula to determine saddle height?” RBR has covered the subject in the past here: Which Saddle Height Method Is Correct? In that article, it's correctly noted that the thickness of the pedals, the thickness of the soles of the shoes, as well as the thickness … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Use the LeMond Formula for Saddle Height

Want to ‘Ride Lots’ Long Term? Read Lots Then

By Kevin Kolodziejski “Ride lots.” It’s what Eddy Merckx once said to a reporter when asked what advice he’d give young aspiring riders. And the guy they called “The Cannibal” most certainly walked the walk — and pedaled the pedals. According to an estimate given in William Fotheringham’s book, “Half Man, Half Bike,” during the 11 seasons he dominated and decimated the … [Read more...] about Want to ‘Ride Lots’ Long Term? Read Lots Then

Anti-aging: Five Exercises to Prevent / Help Lower Back Pain

By Coach John Hughes “It is estimated that 15% to 20% of adults have back pain during a single year and 50% to 80% experience at least one episode of back pain during a lifetime.” National Library of Medicine Athletes aren’t immune.  Researchers compared groups of elite athletes and moderately active people and were surprised to find half of each group had low back … [Read more...] about Anti-aging: Five Exercises to Prevent / Help Lower Back Pain

Follow-Up: Your Cycling Safety Tips

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Because I was visiting family in New Hampshire, my Safety Tips for Cyclists article two Tech Talk’s ago was actually a rerun of one I wrote in 2019. Here’s a link in case you were away, too: https://www.roadbikerider.com/bicyclists-stay-safe-distracted-drivers/. Thirty four of you commented when the article first ran 4 years ago, and … [Read more...] about Follow-Up: Your Cycling Safety Tips

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