By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. I have often recommended that exercisers take a sugared, caffeinated soft drink for a performance boost during prolonged vigorous exercise. I still think this is good advice, but based on a study from the University of Buffalo, people who are exercising at a casual pace for an extended time may want to restrict their intake of soft drinks (Am J Physiol … [Read more...] about Drink Sugar and Caffeine during Vigorous Exercise
925
Quick Tip: Improve Your Road Riding on a Mountain Bike
For road cyclists, there are three key benefits of venturing off-pavement -- besides the fact that carving sweet singletrack is guaranteed to generate some of the widest grins in cycling. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Improve Your Road Riding on a Mountain Bike
Stupid Bike Tricks
By Scott Martin In the spirit of RBR's mission to inform and inspire, I've decided to reveal a couple of the stupidest cycling things I've ever done. Why? I guarantee that after reading these screw-ups, you will feel better about your bicycling expertise. Even if you started riding yesterday. … [Read more...] about Stupid Bike Tricks
Topeak JoeBlow Pro Digital Floor Pump Review
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Rating: Hot Easy-to-see, accurate digital top-mount gauge Wide padded handle makes the pumping easyHefty wide steel base prevents pump toppling damageTop-mount 59-inch (149.86cm) hose for excellent accessSuper smooth plunger actionBleed button to fine-tune inflationGreat hose and handle retentionReads up to 200 psi … [Read more...] about Topeak JoeBlow Pro Digital Floor Pump Review
How to Choose Cycling Shoes
By Rick Schultz As bike fitters, one of the main items we adjust are cleats. But it seems the first question clients have is about their shoes. Shoe questions range from clients asking if I think they need a new pair to some just bringing in new shoes and saying, “I hope these will work?” So, I spend time advising about shoes, cleats, and pedals. So, what are the things to … [Read more...] about How to Choose Cycling Shoes