By Jim Langley Last week we went over don’ts and do’s for bike washing. The final don’t was to not forget to relube after cleaning the bike. I said “be sure to lube the brake and derailleur pivots.” To this advice a reader named Michael wrote, “What type of lube do you recommend for the…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Many years ago the Gatorade Sports Science Institute published a study showing that 46 percent of recreational exercisers are dehydrated (Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, June 2006). However, the study did not say that the exercisers were harmed by their dehydration, with good reason.
By John Marsh Last week I re-ran a Quick Tip called Donate Unused Cycling Gear to a Good Cause to provide a reminder to readers who may want to do just that. A reader named JJ emailed me after reading the issue: “Concerning donating gear: Is it a good idea to donate helmets that are…
By Sheri Rosenbaum HOT! Excellent sound quality Wireless (Bluetooth 4.1), no cords to hassle with Listen to music, make/receive phone calls Long battery life; fast charging Sweat resistance makes them great for workouts Comfortable doing a variety of activities (only 1.27 ounces, or 36g) NOT! Hard to hear music if in noisy environment;…
Question: This is a general question, but first a statement. Often, the physiology journals report of 12-week training periods with reports of X% improvement compared to the control group. About 7 years ago I completed a local century in about 9+ hours, which included off-bike time. I prepared with attempts to ride faster. I attempted…
