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Sweat Mineral Losses and Antioxidants

By Arnie Baker, M.D. Sweat Mineral Losses Minerals are lost in sweat. Prolonged exercise, especially in the heat, has the potential to create mineral deficiencies. Is during-exercise replacement necessary? To answer this question we need to know: Is the amount of mineral lost in sweat significant? Are daily intakes typically greater than possible sweat losses? Are … [Read more...] about Sweat Mineral Losses and Antioxidants

Hahn Rossman’s Ingenious Tire Clearance Checker

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A few Tech Talks back, I introduced my current project, updating a 1970s Lejeune in order to ride it in the upcoming Eroica California ride. If you missed it, here’s a link: https://www.roadbikerider.com/quick-tips-for-upgrading-vintage-road-bikes/. … [Read more...] about Hahn Rossman’s Ingenious Tire Clearance Checker

Funkier Boreano F5 Elite Bibs and Arona Pro Shorts Review

By Sheri Rosenbaum (Bibs) Hot Snaplocks front/back detach for quick “nature break” Very comfortable from the bib straps to leg the openingsCompression fabric provides just the right amount of muscle supportGood moisture control chamoisFits true to size and wide range of sizingUV protectionReflective elements around leg … [Read more...] about Funkier Boreano F5 Elite Bibs and Arona Pro Shorts Review

How to Shift More Smoothly on Hills

Question: It's hilly on my home roads, and I struggle to ride efficiently. I usually shift to an easier gear at the bottom of a hill while I still have momentum. But if I need to shift again as the grade steepens and I'm mashing the pedals, the gear change is noisy and clunky. It makes my riding buddies cringe. How can I smooth things out? -- Barry O. Coach Fred Matheny … [Read more...] about How to Shift More Smoothly on Hills

Ride Like a Pro This Spring

By Coach John Hughes March is our heaviest snow month in Boulder, Colorado, where I live, but spring is finally here and the days are getting up into the 60s! Many pros live here. The top pros are in Europe training or racing, while the domestic pros are getting ready for the domestic season ahead. When I’m riding with my buddy, we play a game “Spot the Pro.” We look for … [Read more...] about Ride Like a Pro This Spring

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