Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Reader “Nancy M” read last week’s article titled How to Keep Your Bike Clean and asked this excellent question: “Any tips for those of us who live in the city and don’t have access to a hose and/or driveway? City riding picks up all kinds of nastiness and I’d really…
QUESTION: I’ve finally graduated from the heavy hybrid bike I started on when I first got into cycling. I now have a lightweight road bike, and I love how it performs. On the hybrid, I had a rear rack with a trunk, which made it easy to store layers of clothing I started chilly days…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Going to a time trial with the goal of placing first in my age group and then shocking the hell out of everyone — including myself — by clocking the fastest time overall. I wish I still could do that (boy, do I ever), but I know it’s a never-again occurrence. I did…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Handlestash Price: $125 Dimensions: 9.5” W x 6” D x 7” H Capacity: 5.3 L Weight: 14.5 oz (411 g) Closures: Front pocket Fidlock buckle; Main compartment zipper Colors: Black, Charcoal, Ecopak Double Black Diamond, Ecopak Bluebird, For the Zin Options: Sling strap for off-bike carrying – $10 Availability: Online and retail…
QUESTION: I got my first road bike three years ago and fell in with a group of racers at work. We’ve been doing fast 30-mile lunchtime rides with a good deal of climbing. I’m improving quickly, but I still get dropped near the finish. My friends say, “The only way to ride at 30 mph…
