The League of American Bicyclists has released its latest ranking of states according to how "bicycle-friendly" they are. According to the League, the Bicycle Friendly State ranking provides a ranking for all 50 states based on four public data sources and a Bicycle Friendly State survey that is answered by each state's Department of Transportation and/or a statewide bicycle … [Read more...] about LAB Releases 2017 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking
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Prestacycle Prestaratchet Kits
By Jim Langley HOT! For home and ride use A complete ratchet and bit set Super light and small Professional quality NOT! I got nothing www.prestacycle.com Price: Prestaratchet Multi-tool kit w/Tire Lever Handle: $24; Bicycle Tool Set - Prestaratchet Hand tools: $49.95 How Obtained: Samples from … [Read more...] about Prestacycle Prestaratchet Kits
Why Setting Training Zones on Max HR Is Not the Best Approach
By Coach John Hughes In last week's RBR Newsletter Dr. Mirkin wrote an excellent column on Tips for Keeping Your Maximum Heart Rate Up As You Age. He referenced a study in his article: “A recent study from Ball State University in Indiana shows that exercising as you age slows down the loss of maximum heart rate (Med Sci Sports Exerc, Jan, 2016;48(1):73-81). Keeping your … [Read more...] about Why Setting Training Zones on Max HR Is Not the Best Approach
Exercise May Help to Prevent Dementia
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. More than 80 percent of North Americans over the age of 85 suffer from some form of dementia. A new study in rats helps to explain why exercise could help to prevent or delay this dreaded condition (Sci Rep, 2017 Sep 7;7(1):10903). A group of rats were kept in cages that had exercise wheels, while the control group had no exercise equipment. One month … [Read more...] about Exercise May Help to Prevent Dementia
Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey and Inferno Bibs Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum and Mitch Rosset Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey Castelli Inferno Bibs HOT! Jersey High-end fabrics were soft, lightweight, cool and comfortable Wicking, breathable fabric 3 rear pockets for plenty of storage Reflective viz strips Camlock zipper for easy one-handed opening Bibs Progetto X2 Air chamois … [Read more...] about Castelli Climber’s 2.0 Jersey and Inferno Bibs Review