QUESTION: I'm a 45 year old male that has been riding 4-5 days a week for the last 7 or 8 years consistantly. My concern is that as I age I am losing bone density based on the fact that I'm participating in a non-load bearing activity. If I don't do any other activities should I consider vitamin supplements or should I pick up a load-bearing activity like running? … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Bone Density Loss from Cycling
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I’m 70! Yikes!!! Lessons from my Journey Through Life
By Coach John Hughes Chronological aging is unavoidable; however, you can chose how you live the journey. I was born in 1949. Starting when I was 30 each decade I chose a significant cycling event. Age 30 - In 1979 I rode my first of five Paris-Brest-Paris 1200Ks (750 miles) with about 10,000 meters (32,000 ft.) of climbing. I had to finish PBP in under 90 hours … [Read more...] about I’m 70! Yikes!!! Lessons from my Journey Through Life
Mid-Season Bicycle Check-Up
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It’s August, which means some of the best pedaling of the year is ahead for a lot of us. The days start to cool off, the roads get quieter as the summer vacationers pack it in and there are more fun rides on the calendar. But wait! If you’re been knocking out the miles all season long, it’s likely your trusty two-wheeler needs a little … [Read more...] about Mid-Season Bicycle Check-Up
KINEKT Suspension Seatpost Review
by Rick Schultz Rating: https://cirruscycles.com/ Hot Wow, this seatpost really works!4 different post diameters with 2 post length options for each post diameter.4 spring combinations offering support for riders weight of 50 lbs. to 250 lbs.2 setback options (12mm, 25mm)0-35mm travelMade from 6061 AluminumStainless Steel hardwareOnly other option to turn a … [Read more...] about KINEKT Suspension Seatpost Review
Now Hear This
by Scott Martin Cycling might seem, blessedly, like a sport of silence – no droning motor, no sneakers squeaking on hardwood, no thud of foot against ball. But if you pay attention, bike riding is full of sounds. Some good, some bad. … [Read more...] about Now Hear This