Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley I don’t know if it’s the fact that the grand tour season kicked off last week with the Giro d’Italia, or if it was the arrival of Bike Month (Colorado’s isn’t until June), or if the weather suddenly improved. Whatever the reason, I’ve been fielding lots of questions from folks shopping for new road bikes. This season is a great time to shop … [Read more...] about A Few Tips for New Road Bike Buyers
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The Perils of Deferred Maintenance
By Stan Purdum My favorite story about deferred maintenance on a bicycle comes from a group ride I was on a few years ago. When a guy named Ted flatted and didn’t have a pump, I stopped with him so he could use mine. As we removed the wheel, I noticed there was a hole the size of dime in the sidewall of the tire. Once we got the tire off the rim, I also saw a dollar bill folded … [Read more...] about The Perils of Deferred Maintenance
Anti-Aging: Wising Up As You Age
By Coach John Hughes Aging involves not just physical changes but also cognitive and attitudinal changes, over which we have some control. Robin Saltonstall, Ph.D. is my long-time friend, former swim coach and sometimes tandem partner. We both live in Boulder, CO where she directs the 40plus Integrative Health Program. She works with people on the specific physical and … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Wising Up As You Age