by duncan | Apr 11, 2017 | Rides
How do you explain to someone why they should ride a long distance on a bicycle, through the night, through the wind, through the sun, through the cold, through the rain, through whatever conditions fickle fate decides to throw at you? [Puddle] The words of C. Joybell...
by duncan | Feb 24, 2017 | Health
Beyond Cholesterol — What Really Causes Heart Disease? According to Dr. Thomas Dayspring, a lipidologist (expert on cholesterol), and Director of Cardiovascular Education at Foundation for Health Improvement and Technology (FHIT), most heart attacks are due to insulin...
by duncan | Jun 17, 2018 | Clothing
A few pointers toward staying warm from Jan Heine ...
by duncan | Jun 9, 2018 | Paris-Brest-Paris, Randonneuring
Eric...
by duncan | Jun 6, 2018 | Health, Randonneuring
A US Army research center has developed an algorithm that reportedly can optimize an ideal caffeine dosage strategy to maximize alertness when experiencing lack of...
by duncan | Jun 1, 2018 | Randonneuring
Ultra-distance cycling has surged in popularity. Just as runners who have tackled a few regular marathons might think “what now?” and have a go at an ultramarathon, increasing numbers of cyclists are looking for something more than a 100-mile sportive. Read the full...
by duncan | Apr 19, 2018 | Safety
This is the most common response from drivers after a conflict with cyclists. Is it them being careless and dangerous or did the driver genuinely not see you? According to a report by John Sullivan of the RAF, the answer may have important repercussions for the way we...
by duncan | Apr 14, 2018 | bikes
Spot the changes 2011 2012 2018 Time for a new paint...
by duncan | Mar 16, 2018 | Health
It has often been claimed that cycling can cause erectile disfunction, but is that really true? This study compares cycling with other sports “High-intensity cyclists recorded slightly better erectile function scores than low-intensity cyclists.” Read the...
by duncan | Mar 9, 2018 | Health
Doing lots of exercise in older age can prevent the immune system from declining and protect people against infections, scientists say. They followed 125 long-distance cyclists, some now in their 80s, and found they had the immune systems of 20-year-olds. Read more ....
by duncan | Jan 17, 2018 | Chains, equipment
Lube isn’t all that sexy, at least not this kind. But it is unquestionably the cheapest way to make your bike measurably...
by duncan | Jan 17, 2018 | equipment
Jan Heine’s thoughts on mudguards (fenders)....
