by Stan Purdum “Be careful!” is usually the last thing my wife says to me as I head out for a bike ride, and she says it emphatically. She often precedes that injunction with others, such as “Have a good ride,” or “Enjoy yourself,” but in the “Be careful,” I hear what’s unsaid: “I love you,” “I don’t want you to be hurt,” or even “I don’t want to lose you.” So I … [Read more...] about On Being Careful
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Quick Tip: Muc-Off Disc Brake Covers
By Sheri Rosenbaum If you have a bike with disc brakes, here’s a product to help protect them during cleaning or shipping. Muc-Off’s new Disc Brake Rotor Covers. They come in a package of 2 for $29.99. They’re easy to use. After washing your bike, separate the base plate from the neoprene cover. It goes around the hub axle and sandwiches the rotor between the two plates … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Muc-Off Disc Brake Covers
Castelli Tabula Rasa Jersey and Bibshort Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Tabula Rasa Jersey: Tabula Rasa Bibshort: Cost: Tabula Rasa Jersey FZ: $100 Tabula Rasa Bibshort: $130 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail, Castelli website Colors: Tabula Rasa Jersey FZ: Dark Gray/Yellow, Blue/Orange Tabula Rasa Bibshort: Dark Gray/Yellow, Blue/Orange … [Read more...] about Castelli Tabula Rasa Jersey and Bibshort Review
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