By Coach John Hughes Ever hit the wall? Then you understand the title of this column! In last week’s newsletter there was an excellent column Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat during Rides by Arnie Baker, MD. I’ve coached at camps with Dr. Baker and have several of his books. His key points are:
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Obviously, CO2 inflators are wildly popular and fascinating, too! Believe it or not, last week’s Tech Talk about these tiny ride-savers – which was actually an article from 2017 (because I was away RVing and riding in beautiful Half Moon Bay, California) – now has over 50 comments old…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot Cool-Lite fabric provides superior moisture management Fabric is soft against skin Wide open racerback with low cut armholes for added mobility and comfort Keeps chest warm during cold winter rides Flatlock seams and no side seam prevent underarm chafing Cup inserts for enhanced fit and support
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Fifty-two percent of North Americans spend $41 billion a year on over-the-counter food supplements. A review of 277 clinical trials on 992,129 participants, using 24 different supplements, found that nutritional supplements were not associated with increased lifespan or prevention of heart disease (Ann Intern Med, July 8, 2019;171(3):216-217).
by Stan Purdum During each of the last several winters, I have ridden a loop tour in Florida with a group called The Pedaling Parsons. I just returned from this winter’s ride, having enjoyed eight days of cycling in sunshine and temperatures that ranged from moderate to hot, depending on the day and the hour.
