Jim's Tech Talk By Jim Langley HOT! Ultralight deep-rim gravel wheels (1,300 grams!) Ready for tarmac and dirt with 30-50mm tire compatibility Laterally stiff, lively and aerodynamic Elite's high modulus carbon spokes Spare spokes included tubeless tape & valves installed 3-year warranty & crash replacement policy free … [Read more...] about Product Review: EliteWheels Carbon Gravel DRIVE G45 Wheelset
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Anti-Aging: New Research on Fatigue
By Coach John Hughes What is fatigue? Seems obvious. When you’re tired after a bike ride. Fatigability and Fatigue Scientists are parsing this question. They distinguish between fatigability and fatigue. Fatigability is “an objective measurement of a person’s ability to do a physical or cognitive task — can be different from the perception of fatigue — a … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: New Research on Fatigue
Trek Velocis MIPS Road Helmet Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Trek Price: $299.99 Sizes: S (51-57cm), M (54-60 cm), L (58-63 cm) Weight: 240 g (small), 260 g (medium), 285 g (large) Colors: Black, White, Dark Aquatic, Viper Red/Cobra, and White/Deep Dark Blue Safety features: MIPS Air System Fit system: Single-lace BOA® S-series Safety rating: Virginia Tech 5-STAR # of vents: … [Read more...] about Trek Velocis MIPS Road Helmet Review
Chris King Launches ARD44 Aero Wheels
By Lars Hundley Portland-based company Chris King has introduced the ARD44 wheelset, a high-performance road wheel designed for a diverse range of terrains. Developed in collaboration with CSS Composites, a leader in thermoplastic carbon fiber technology, the ARD44 is built with the FusionFiber technology, providing riders with a stable, responsive, and comfortable … [Read more...] about Chris King Launches ARD44 Aero Wheels
Muscle Loss from Inactivity: 34 Percent in Just Two Weeks
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study from the University of Copenhagen showed that wearing an immobilizing knee brace for just two weeks caused men in their 20s to lose 22 to 34 percent of their leg muscle strength, while men in their 60s lost 20 to 26 percent (Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, June 26, 2015). It took them six weeks of exercising on a bicycle 3-4 times a week … [Read more...] about Muscle Loss from Inactivity: 34 Percent in Just Two Weeks