Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were helping my friend and teammate Mike Andalora with tips on how to know when his shift cable needs replacing and how often he should do it. In response, “Russ,” “Stephen” and “Joe,” posted comments discussing Shimano shift cables that break inside STI shift levers. Joe mentioned…
By Coach John Hughes I was lying on the lawn at the finish of the 1979 Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP). Other riders asked my wife in French. “Why isn’t he having a free beer?” “He’s exhausted and his butt is very sore.” She responded in French. “He should have put le bifteck in his shorts.” i.e., stuck…
By Kevin Kolodziejski I was the victim of a hit-and-run — one about as odd as they come — about a month ago. There’s a point in the large Sunday ride I often do where you can cut the course by making a left. Doing so allows you to relieve yourself and rejoin the group…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Not!
Question: How do you keep motivated to ride? When I have a goal, like a century, I do fine. But after the ride, I lose the motivation to continue. I let a day or two slide by, and soon it has stretched into weeks and months. What’s the secret to consistent riding? — Jim R….
