By Menachem Brodie Fall -- my absolute favorite time of year to ride! We can enjoy four, five, and six hour rides without needing to get up at 4:30 a.m. to avoid the heat, and enjoy the breadth and depth of nature’s crayon box as the foliage and plains change in preparation for winter. … [Read more...] about Don’t Put Off Strength Training Until Bad Weather Sets In
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Preparing for Time off the Bike
By Coach John Hughes The "shoulder season" is when we older athletes repair our bodies. The main cycling season is over, but there won’t be enough snow to ski for a couple of months. I have badly deformed hammer toes on my right foot. Last winter they hurt from the pressure of my boot every one of the 80 days I cross country skied. I was 70 and determined to ski … [Read more...] about Preparing for Time off the Bike
RBR Readers’ Best Clipless Pedal Tips
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley There were so many helpful comments for reader Rick Oberle, who last week asked for solutions for his major pedal problem, that I've used them to create today's best clipless pedal tips article (thank you all!). Many new riders are hitting the road right now and your experience, recommendations and advice is sure to help them enjoy … [Read more...] about RBR Readers’ Best Clipless Pedal Tips
The Robert Axle Project Lightning Bolt-On Thru Axles Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Precision machined in the USANeat and clean look on bikeHollow shaft and small head make for light weightExcellent size finder tool on website, guaranteed to fitExtra deep 6mm hex socket for excellent tool engagementHexlox Bicycle Security System available … [Read more...] about The Robert Axle Project Lightning Bolt-On Thru Axles Review
Kryptonite Bicycle Lock Product Round-up
By Sheri Rosenbaum Kryptonite For over 40 years, Kryptonite has been synonymous with heavy duty bike locks and chains. Most recently they added lights to their product line which Jim reviewed. Leveraging their years of knowledge, Kryptonite can help you determine which lock is best for your application. Check out Kryptonite’s choose the right lock guide. Once you have … [Read more...] about Kryptonite Bicycle Lock Product Round-up