By Sheri Rosenbaum Protecting your eyes should be a priority whether on or off the bike. This week’s reviews highlight unique eyewear from Tifosi Optics and Roka. … [Read more...] about Eyewear Roundup: Tifosi Optics and Roka
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‘Work Out’ Bad Thoughts: Ride, Exercise
By Kevin Kolodziejski Listen to the speech found on YouTube that Deion Sanders gives to his football team before an off-season workout, and it will give you extra juice for your next ride with a few goosebumps thrown in for good measure. At least that’s what happened to me. Though I certainly didn’t expect any juice to flow — or goosebumps to grow. In fact, because Neon … [Read more...] about ‘Work Out’ Bad Thoughts: Ride, Exercise
High Fitness Levels Mitigate Hypertension Risks
By Lars Hundley A 29-year study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has revealed that high fitness levels may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure. The study is the first of its kind to examine the joint effects of fitness and blood pressure on the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Study … [Read more...] about High Fitness Levels Mitigate Hypertension Risks
Quick Tip: Beat Unpredictable Spring Weather
Remember the cardinal rule of riding in bad weather: Conditions always seem worse from inside a warm house than they do from the saddle of your bike. If you get out there, properly equipped, cycling is not only possible, it's fun. Some of your most memorable rides will be rainy ones. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Beat Unpredictable Spring Weather