By Coach David Ertl, Ph.D. I was invited to review the book The Haywire Heart, written by Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn and Chris Case, recently published by VeloPress. This book primarily addresses electrical problems in athletes’ hearts but also touches on plumbing issues (clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis). The book’s cornerstone is theobservation that lifelong…
By Jim Langley We’ve talked before about washing bicycles after rainy rides. My advice was to remove the wheels to make the task of washing them easier. However, I didn’t provide complete instructions for cleaning wheels. Two thoughts made me decide to go into more detail today. First is the fact that wheels have become…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new research report shows that you can improve athletic performance with proper training, even if you are over 100 years old. Traditional feeling among scientists is that aging is progressive and inevitable, and that your genetic programming causes you to age no matter what you do. This paper…
By Coach Rick Schultz HOT! MTB visor & Road visors included Retention Fastex™ buckle closure uses thinner webbing to reduce weight Removable as well as 3 position adjustable inner strap Adjustable RSR8 Retention System Removable and washable Inner padding includes options (bug net, thicker padding) Lots of carbon pieces in the injection molded…
By Sheri Rosenbaum In November, Denver-based Primal Wear launched a new line of cycling apparel, HT.A, that takes a rider from the bike to a day at the office or a fun evening out with friends. HT.A stands for “Happy Trails Apparel.” The new line provides some interesting and versatile options to add…
