By Coach Rick Schultz On group rides over the years, and while observing riders in other groups, I've noticed some very bad decisions made by cyclists. So, I decided to start off the year with an article that serves as a reminder to us all of things TO DO & NOT TO DO when riding in a group. Even though most of these bad decisions were made by less experienced riders, … [Read more...] about Riding Skills: Top 5 Tips When Riding In a Group
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Soak Your Chain for Extra Smoothness, Life
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher This QT is based on a recent experiment I decided to do on my last new chain. I am a years-long user of Chain-L chain lube (click for the RBR review). It is a honey-thick lube (in fact, it looks like dark honey) that you apply to a new chain, let it soak into the pins, wipe off the excess and install the chain. It's a … [Read more...] about Soak Your Chain for Extra Smoothness, Life
Anti-Aging: How to Slow the Aging Process
By Coach John Hughes I had my annual physical recently, and my doctor said that I’m the healthiest 68-year-old he’s ever seen! And I’m consistent – last year I was the healthiest 67-year-old he’d ever seen! People’s health and fitness start to decline irrevocably about age 50, and as they get older their health and fitness decline more rapidly. This is called the … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: How to Slow the Aging Process
Your Comments: Special Tire Levers for Tough Tires & More Tips
By Jim Langley In 2017’s last Tech Talk, Tips for Taming Tough Tires, we were talking about the secret to installing even the toughest clincher road tires. The trick is being sure to get and keep the tire beads (the edges of the tire), down into the “rim well,” (the center and deepest part of the rim). When the beads are down there, there’s enough slack … [Read more...] about Your Comments: Special Tire Levers for Tough Tires & More Tips
On My 66th Birthday, I Did 66 Steps Instead of Miles
By John Yoder One of my favorite cycling goals is to ride as many miles as I am old on my birthday. So, for example, when I turned 65, I did a 65-mile ride. I’ve done this birthday ride many times, sometimes alone, often with friends, and I find that the day is always an affirmation of life: I’m still here and mobile! I admit that I’m not a slave about riding on my … [Read more...] about On My 66th Birthday, I Did 66 Steps Instead of Miles