By Lars Hundley Skratch Labs, the well known performance nutrition brand, has announced the release of a limited-time Mango + Tangerine flavor of their Hydration Sport Drink Mix. This new flavor offers a tropical twist for athletes during their workouts, made with real fruit, sugar, and an optimal electrolyte profile to replace what is lost through sweat. … [Read more...] about Skratch Labs Introduces Mango + Tangerine Hydration Sport Drink Mix
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Quick Tip: Pocket a Punctured Tube
Today's quick tip comes to us from Kerry Irons, whose informative comments you've probably noticed on many RBR newsletter articles. It's a follow-on to another recent tip. Here's what Kerry wrote: As a follow up to Quick Tip Keep Your Repair Kit Up to Date, I have gotten into the habit of stuffing my punctured inner tube into my jersey pocket rather than putting it back … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Pocket a Punctured Tube
Fixing Rubbing Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rubbing hydraulic discs can drive you crazy. Sometimes, it’s just a slight chirp or brushing sound only heard when walking your bike. Or it could be bad enough that you actually feel a brake dragging making it harder to pedal! Either way, it’s annoying and something to fix ASAP. … [Read more...] about Fixing Rubbing Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Ask the Coach: What Should a Beginning Cyclist Eat and Drink, pt. 1?
By Coach John Hughes Mike W.: Thanks for the column on How Can a Beginning Cyclist Improve? It was very helpful. I have a related question. I see lots of ads for bars, gels and drinks. The guys I ride with each recommend something different. What should I eat? Does it matter? … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: What Should a Beginning Cyclist Eat and Drink, pt. 1?
Anti-Aging: Training in Your 50s, 60s and Beyond
By Coach John Hughes In the past, I’ve described the physical changes with aging in your 50s — both true aging and pathological aging. By training effectively you can slow (and even reverse in some cases) true aging. Exercise along with life style changes can significantly reduce the risk of pathological aging. I specialize in coaching riders in their 50s, 60s and beyond. … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Training in Your 50s, 60s and Beyond