By Sheri Rosenbaum Tifosi Optics Price: $79.95 Weight: 28 g Colors and lenses: Blackout (interchangeable), Matte White (interchangeable), Satin Viper (Fototec), Gunmetal (Fototech), Matte Black (Fototec), Crystal Smoke Enliven (for golf) Lens material: Shatterproof polycarbonate and scratch-resistant Lens Style: Half frame Lenses: Fototec Fit: Medium to large faces Case: Zippered Hardshell Case & Microfiber Cleaning…
By Coach John Hughes Bonk! Yes, Coach Hughes managed to bonk on Colorado’s Triple Bypass. I rode the Triple in my ultra-racing days. The Triple is 118 miles long over Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain (formerly Squaw Pass) at 9,790 feet, Loveland Pass at 11,991 feet and Vail Pass at 10,662 feet. There was an aid station at…
Some cyclists prefer preventing sunburn with apparel rather than sunscreen. On long rides, you can easily sweat away all your sunscreen and end up burned. Others simply like to double up and use both. We’ve rounded up the top UV blocking cycling products we could find to keep you protected from the sun. Did we…
QUESTION: I need your advice on my training schedule. I work 4 consecutive days of 13 hours each, then have 4 days off when I have unlimited time to ride. I usually do 2-4 hours, but especially on the first day I feel sluggish. I just turned 50, and my fitness and endurance seem to be…
A while back we ran a question about Wearing Sunscreen Under a Jersey. Click the link to read that column. It provides advice on combining sunscreen with whatever protection your jersey might already afford. Hint: It may not be much unless you’re wearing a specific UV blocking jersey. It’s already been sizzling for the past…
