Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In last week’s newsletter, Lars wrote an article questioning the effectiveness of sunscreen under a jersey and UV protective clothing too. You can read his column here if you missed it: https://www.roadbikerider.com/sunscreen-under-jersey-uv-rated/. The article prompted regular contributor to our comments section and frequent tips provider Will Haltiwanger to send in…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. About 22 percent of North Americans ages 85-89 and 33 percent of those over 90 suffer some degree of dementia (JAMA Neurol, 2022;79(12):1242-1249). The risk for dementia can be reduced significantly by exercising and lowering high blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthful weight, and avoiding smoking (Lancet, Feb 1, 2022;7(2):e93-e94). Two…
By John Marsh Hot Not https://www.svedoptical.com/ Cost: Prescription Inserts: single-vision polycarbonate insert – $164; lined bifocal polycarbonate insert – $189; progressive polycarbonate insert – $234. Frames sold separately at varying price points.How obtained: review sample from companyAvailable: company websitePrescription lenses: single-vision, lined bifocal, progressiveFrames: Available from several name-brand companies, including: Oakley, Smith, Bolle, Rudy Project, Rapha, Tifosi and others.RBR Sponsor: noTested: Oakley…
By Sheri Rosenbaum ORUCASE Price: $75 Size: 12″ x 6″ x 2.25″; 2.4 Liters Colors: Coyote, Lilac, Golden Daze, Fuchsia, Ocean Blue, Tropical Teal # of compartments: 2 Material: Challenge Sailcloth EPX200; Burly #8 YKK Aquaguard Zipper; foam structural liner How obtained: Company sample Availability: Online RBR advertiser: No
By Brandon Bilyeu Cost: LUXE Bib Short: $279 CONCEPT Radiator Jersey: $199 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail Colors: LUXE Bib Short: Black, Oxide Red, Coffee Brown, Charcoal Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Dark Olive Green, Navy Blue, Army Green CONCEPT Radiator Jersey: White, Mango Yellow, Sky Blue, Navy Blue Website: LUXE Bib…
