Editor's Note: Last Wednesday, I had surgery to remove the plate and eight screws inserted nearly two years ago after a bad crash that left my clavicle in five pieces. I was told at the time the hardware could stay in forever, if tolerated, but that some people just don't tolerate it well. I turned out to be in the latter group and finally decided on the removal surgery. A … [Read more...] about The Great Helmet Debate – Revisited
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Top Tips for Road Cycling in the Rain
By Jim Langley Here in the Northern California Road Bike Rider headquarters, winter is the rainy season. But if it’s raining where you are now, these technical tips on dealing with rain will come in handy. If it's dry for you now, then save these for later during the fall, winter or spring showers where you live. Disclaimer: these tips are mostly for rainy riding on pavement … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Road Cycling in the Rain
Anatomy of Cycling: 22 Bike Culture Postcards
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher I'll be the first to admit that I'm sometimes a harsh critic of some of the cycling products that show up unannounced in my mail, or via delivery service. So when one arrives that brings a little bit of joy to my day when I unpack it, that seems a good enough measure to warrant telling you about it, too. What I first thought was yet … [Read more...] about Anatomy of Cycling: 22 Bike Culture Postcards
The Benefits of Cross-Training in Winter
Editor's Note: Coach John Hughes reports that his cross-training regime of two weeks ago included two good days XC skiing, a fun day riding with a buddy and the next day falling off a ladder and breaking his right ankle and fibula. He'll be doing a different sort of cross-training for a while. He's non-weight bearing on his right leg for 6 weeks and is in rehab learning how to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Cross-Training in Winter
Winter Cycling In Florida: More Traffic, Yet More Trails
By Stan Purdum This winter, and for the past few, my wife and I have been able to escape the northern cold and spend January and February in Florida. And so, of course, I bring my bicycle along. Our place is in central Florida, not far from Disney World, but far enough away that I have some feasible options for road riding. … [Read more...] about Winter Cycling In Florida: More Traffic, Yet More Trails