Summer weather is here, and that means hot here in Dallas. On a recent weekend ride, my Wahoo bike computer registered 100 degrees cruising over the pavement -- and the weather app on my phone showed only a few degrees cooler. When the temperatures go up, the right gear can make a difference in keeping you cool and safe. Here are a few items that I have used on high … [Read more...] about 5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather
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Ketogenic Diets
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Ketogenic diets are controversial popular diets that can temporarily help you to lose weight by restricting carbohydrates. A keto diet usually restricts carbohydrates that are absorbed only as sugars, and lets you eat lots of fat and moderate amounts of protein. You can't eat a lot of protein because your body can convert protein into sugar, so a keto … [Read more...] about Ketogenic Diets
Latex Tubes or Butyl Tubes?
Question: Can you explain the difference between inner tubes made of butyl rubber versus latex? Is one choice lighter or more puncture resistant? -- Bill W. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Latex tubes are usually lighter than standard butyl tubes, and their fans say they have a "nicer ride." … [Read more...] about Latex Tubes or Butyl Tubes?