Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In recent newsletters we’ve mentioned ultradistance legend Lon Haldeman. We reviewed his new book Cycling Pioneer, A Record-Setting Ride from New York City to Los Angeles and Back . And we also shared an article written by Lon and RBR co-founder Coach Fred Matheny with tips on riding multi-day tours…
Question: I’m relatively new to cycling, and I’ve heard a fellow rider say, “Nothing hurts when riding a bike.” That’s not my experience. What can he mean? —Jim J. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Statements of that sort are usually made by riders who have been at it for a few years. They’ve gone through —…
By Sheri Rosenbaum I came across Green Guru at the 2026 CABDA Show this past February. Their booth was decorated with colorful bike bags and backpacks made from upcycled materials. Since the cycling industry is one of the worst for contributing to landfills, it’s encouraging to see a brand working to be part of the…
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. At some time, one out of three cyclists suffers serious knee pain (Am J Sports Med, 2010 Dec;38(12):2494-501). It often occurs with a new bike, upon returning to cycling after a long hiatus, or when you are trying to increase either your intensity or your mileage. If your knee starts to…
