02/06/14 RBR Newsletter - Get Regular Check-Ups to Monitor Your Health

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Get Regular Check-Ups to Monitor Your Health Issue No. 609 - 02/06/2014  ISSN 1536-4143  RoadBikeRider (RBR) Newsletter IS POSTED IN ITS ENTIRETY ON OUR WEBSITE. Click the links in this email to view complete articles and the entire weekly newsletter on our site. Click here to go directly to our website to read the entire issue Click here to open the PDF version to read or download From the Top    Views from the Editor John Marsh Get Regular Check-Ups to Monitor Your Health I try not to get preachy about too many things. I think you know I’m a strong advocate when it comes to promoting cycling safety – in terms of supporting cycling advocacy organizations, protecting our rights and responsibilities on the road, and riding smartly and safely to avoid accidents and injuries. So, from time to time, I’ll let out my inner Reverend John on topics like those. Today, though, I’m going to preach a bit on a related topic – taking care of yourself (and your health) off the bike. I got an email over the weekend from an RBR Premium Member with whom I correspond now and again. He wrote to tell me he had recently been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.  Click to read the entire article on our website Become an Annual Premium Member Today! "Although I've been a long-time reader of the newsletter, I only recently became a Premium Member. "I just want you to know that after my recent exchange with Jim Langley, I'm now sold on its value. Jim provided prompt, friendly answers to my questions about chain skipping and I'll try out his suggestions this weekend. "Far better and much more personal than trying to sort out the wheat from the chaff and craft the right Internet search to get a valid answer." -- Russ Wood Ask Coach Fred     Training & Nutrition Tips Fred Matheny   Does Snowshoeing Help Cycling? Question: Snowshoeing has become the hot cross-training sport among the local cyclists in my area, but I don't see the connection to riding a bike. What's the carryover to cycling? -- Tammi W. Click to read Coach Fred's reply on our website The RBR eBookstore -- Now Over 100 Titles! NEW!  Dynamic Conditioning Monthly – Part 3: Power Development, by Coach Dan Kehlenbach. It’s the 3rd installment in Kehlenbach’s 5-month series, with each building on the previous installment. Part 3 focuses on power building, particularly functional power. NEW! Coach Harvey Newton’s new 132-page Strength Training for Cyclists Manual, which can be purchased on its own or as part of the entire Strength Training for Cyclists System (eManual, DVD and 28-page hard copy Quick Start Guide). This is the strength training resource for cyclists. NEW! Coach John Hughes’ new 28-page eArticle Productive Off-Season Training for Health and Recreational Riders offers 12-week training programs for both cyclists who primarily ride to stay healthy and for those who do more intensive recreational riding. Click links or book covers for more info on these titles, and click author names to view all titles by that author. Jim's Tech Talk     Mechanical & Product Advice Jim Langley   Freehub Follow-Up Last week’s column on freehubs attracted some interesting questions and comments. I’m sharing them this week to keep the freehub love going. To recap, the freehub (also called the freewheel or drive mechanism), is that all-important gizmo deep inside a bicycle rear wheel that magically lets you stomp on the pedals and go, while letting you stop spinning and coast at any time, too. An RBR reader named Gary in Phoenix, Arizona, sent an email saying that in his opinion, this mechanism could be considered among the most important inventions in cycling. It’s a good thought. Click to read the complete article on our website Also in this Issue     Our Regular Weekly Features News & Reviews:  93% of Readers Say They've Been Harassed by a Driver • 'The Greatest Bicycle Rider on Earth' • Meet Your 2014 Goals • How to Be a Road Rider • Bottoms Up! Baby Powder Another Good Tire Mounting Lube • 3T Announces Recall of Some Cervelo P5 Bikes No Problem:  Goal Century Training Plan Quick Tips:  Wipe Down Your Bike After Winter Rides Cadence:  Health Matters - Recovering From Hip Bearing and Ball Replacement Question of the Week:  Do You Get an Annual Physical or Regular Health Screenings? Click any link to go directly to the full content of that section on our website. Enjoy Your Ride!   John Marsh Editor & Publisher Featured Sponsors RBR eBookstore Purchase and download expert Books and Articles on cycling fitness, training, skills, tech and more. Click to see over 100 titles and the newest additions.   by Coach John Hughes by Coach  David Ertl by Joshua Cohen by Alan Bragman, D.C. by Joe & Maria Kita by Coach John Hughes Free eBook 29 Pro Cycling Secrets for Roadies with your first purchase! Premium Site Access hundreds of pages of exclusive road cycling content from our experts and get a 15% discount on all eBooks, eArticles and RBR logoed gear. Membership Benefits Visit Our Marketplace RBR: An Independent Resource for Roadies RoadBikeRider (RBR) Newsletter is a product of RBR Publishing Co., Inc. All material is copyright © 2001-2014 RBR Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please subscribe by clicking here. No cost or obligation! Disclaimer: Consult your physician and follow all equipment safety instructions before beginning any training program or using any gear or equipment discussed in this newsletter or on www.roadbikerider.com. 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