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September 23, 2021 Anti-Aging: Riding Smarter as You Age part 2 By Coach John Hughes Face it.  You’re getting older and you can’t stop this. But how older are you really? I wrote this column about What is Aging? Aging is not caused by any single factor but by an aggregate of causes, which is […]

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Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Twice, I’ve witnessed scary crashes caused by a common mistake, which is turning your head to look behind you. Here’s what happened to two roadies I saw hit the deck after turning to look. And following the stories are techniques for avoiding crashing. Crash 1 The first incident took […]

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By Martin Sigrist It might seem strange that a cyclist could learn some training lessons from an NFL running back. Derrick Henry is no ordinary running back, he’s been the best in the league for the past two seasons and was the AP Offensive Player of the year in 2020. A clue as to why […]

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New RBR Series: Dare to Be Dorky! By Greg Conderacci RBR readers are, by definition, cool. Alas, coolness has its price. Therefore, as a public service, so our super-cool readers don’t miss out on the previously-hidden secrets of dorkiness, I am launching this new series on dorky tips and tricks for ultra-cool riders. That would […]

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By Sheri Rosenbaum Clutch Jersey Hot Vent dry fabric is next to skin soft and provides excellent moisture management The ultimate in storage with convertible rear three pockets into five with a flip of a zipper Full-zip for maximum ventilation and easy on/off when wearing bibs Silicone gripper along the hemline prevents jersey from creeping […]

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By Rick Schultz (Bike Fitness Coaching) Cost: £64.99, $89.49 How obtained: review sample from company Available: online, retail Color: TEAL Website: Craft Cadence UK Cycling Jersey | Classic | Teal | Male RBR Sponsor: no Tested: 8 hours Sizing: S, M, L, XL, refer to Craftcadence.com website for Sizing Charts Summary: If you love wearing skin-tight jerseys, this is NOT […]

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by Lars Hundley KBO Breeze Commuter Ebike, $1,499 Hot! High quality components! Shimano derailleur, Panaracer tires, Samsung / LG battery cells 500 watt (750 watt peak) hub motor that assists up to 25 mph, with 4 levels of assist at varying max speeds Frame designed with sloped and angled top tube for easier step-over Up […]

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September 16, 2021 Why I Coach By Intensity By Coach John Hughes All of my clients are middle age or older, have families, jobs and other interests besides cycling. Some just want to stay fit, while others race or train for specific organized events and tours. In other words, they’re typical roadies. They hire me […]

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By Kevin Kolodziejski You’re no fool, I’m sure, and only a total cycling sap thinks you can keep daily life from affecting your rides sometimes. So you accept it when that glorious plan to rest up a bit before Saturday and then go out and crush a hill-strewn 60-miler goes awry. That you do a pancake flat […]

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By Martin Sigrist “Use it or lose it” is a well known expression when it comes to cardiovascular endurance or muscle strength. Some of us get worried that we need to train 5 to 7 times a week to stay in shape. However few of us worry about the other two aspects related to our […]

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