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Newsletter Issue No. 821

August 2, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Learning from the Pros: Don’t Break Bones By Coach John Hughes Seems simple – don’t fall! In Anti-Aging 12 Ways You Can Slow the Aging Process Fred Matheny writes, “Avoid injury so that you can keep working out. That’s hard to do as you age but not impossible. Staying uninjured also means not taking … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 821

A Reminder From the Tour de France: Overlapping Wheels Can Cause a Nasty Fall

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By John Yoder I’ve enjoyed watching the cyclists in the Tour de France the past three weeks. Their skill on descents in the mountains at 60 mph, their power in climbing long mountain passes, their unreal (for me) speed in time trials and sprint finishes and their bicycle handling skills at 30 mph while surrounded by other riders in the peloton are phenomenal. Most of the … [Read more...] about A Reminder From the Tour de France: Overlapping Wheels Can Cause a Nasty Fall

Learning from the Pros: Don’t Break Bones

By Coach John Hughes Seems simple – don’t fall! In Anti-Aging 12 Ways You Can Slow the Aging Process Fred Matheny writes, “Avoid injury so that you can keep working out. That’s hard to do as you age but not impossible. Staying uninjured also means not taking chances on the bike. Keep something in reserve on technical descents, watch out for dangerous riders in packs, use … [Read more...] about Learning from the Pros: Don’t Break Bones

Travels With the Conversationalist

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By Stan Purdum One’s choice of a cycling companion can change the whole complexion of a bicycle trip. This proved true when, several years ago, I rode a bike tour of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with my son Scott. By myself, I tend to be an introverted soul, and though I have no trouble speaking up for myself when necessary, I don’t have the same gift for conversing with … [Read more...] about Travels With the Conversationalist

Slow Leaks? Frequent Flats? Check The Rim Strips

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Three times this month I helped roadies with almost identical problems. If my mechanic’s life was on social media, the mystery I was asked to diagnose and fix would be trending. So, I figure there’s a chance you might run into this issue on your own rig or your buddy’s. To ensure you’re ready to save the day, I’ll explain more about it and … [Read more...] about Slow Leaks? Frequent Flats? Check The Rim Strips

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