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A 73-year-old asks “Is it all down from here?”

By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Keith asks, “I’m 73. Way, way back I was an average club time trialist here in the UK. Then I went to university and forgot it all. About five years ago I climbed back on a bike and, using Strava, I steadily improved but for the last couple of years I’ve pretty much plateaued - my Strava segment times reflect that. Somehow I need to break … [Read more...] about A 73-year-old asks “Is it all down from here?”

6 Black Cyclists Share Their Perspectives

By Sheri Rosenbaum The last couple of weeks I’ve been reading numerous articles and blogs calling out the cycling industry for being elitist and predominately controlled by white males. It was never more obvious to me then when I attended my first Interbike convention back in 2016. The number of women in attendance was staggeringly low, and the number of people of color was … [Read more...] about 6 Black Cyclists Share Their Perspectives

How to Live Longer and Better

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. As of today, no drugs, supplements or potions have been shown to extend your life, in spite of the fact that the internet is full of an incredible number of fraudulent life-extension products that provide no benefits while they steal your money. However, we do have overwhelming evidence that several healthful lifestyle habits can extend how long you live … [Read more...] about How to Live Longer and Better

Get Up, Stand Up – Stand Up For Your Health

By Martin Sigrist Building strength is not just about lifting weights. This is only part of a greater whole, what I refer to as the "Strength Triangle." The three sides of the strength triangle are mobility, stability and resistance. Weights fit into the last category, and should only be added after the first two have been addressed. … [Read more...] about Get Up, Stand Up – Stand Up For Your Health

World Premiere of You Can Build Bicycle Wheels

Jim’s Tech Talk Jim Langley Bicycle wheels are amazing things. They have fascinated me since I first started working in bike shops. With just a handful of spokes, a hint of a hub and even the most humble hoop, the vast majority will easily take anything even the strongest pro can dish out and often outlast the components on the bike. … [Read more...] about World Premiere of You Can Build Bicycle Wheels

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