By Coach John Hughes I’m now living with my 92-year-old friend Rick. He’s lived alone for a decade. He has a bad hip so he gets around with a walker. A caregiver Betty comes in the morning to fix his breakfast and again in the evening to fix his dinner. The rest of the time he is happily on his own. … [Read more...] about My 92-Year-Old Hero: What We Can Learn
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Interview with 2019 California State Time Trial Champion, Holly Gabel
By Rick Schultz Below is an interview conducted with the new 2019 California State Time Trial Champion, Holly Gabel. In preparation for Nationals, Holly stopped in for a bike fit for her Cannondale Slice TT bike. Following is the interview. … [Read more...] about Interview with 2019 California State Time Trial Champion, Holly Gabel
Quick Tip: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks
By Sheri Rosenbaum I received a pair of Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks several months ago and have been waiting for the perfect time to test them on the bike. Well, a week ago we went MTB in Brown County State Park. Some of the trails we took required water crossings. I don’t have waterproof bike shoes, so figured the next best thing was to wear these socks. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks
Bontrager Starvos Road and Rally MTB WaveCel Helmet Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Starvos WaveCel Road Helmet Hot WaveCel technology helps absorb both rotational and linear impact forcesVirginia Tech 5 STAR RatedHeadmaster fit system for one handed adjustmentNow available in XLAdjustable and lockable side strapsComfortable and light weightAffordably pricedCrash Replacement Guarantee provides a free helmet replacement if … [Read more...] about Bontrager Starvos Road and Rally MTB WaveCel Helmet Review
Can a Sports Drink’s Taste Be Predicted?
Question: Is there a way to determine the taste of a sports drink by looking at its list of ingredients? -- Simon S. RBR Replies: I wish! Besides the various ingredients that add flavor, and their proportions, there's the fact that drinks can taste different depending on whether they contain fructose, maltodextrin or a combination, or something else to sweeten the mix. In … [Read more...] about Can a Sports Drink’s Taste Be Predicted?