02/27/14 RBR Newsletter - New Premium Member Give-Back and Give-Aways

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New Premium Member Give-Back and Give-Aways Issue No. 612 - 02/27/2014  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 New Premium Member Give-Back and Give-Aways Look, I always hope that most of our Premium Members are members to support the hard work I and our contributors put in week after week after week to bring you RBR Newsletter, offer up new product reviews, fresh eArticles and eBooks, etc. It’s a TON of work, and the support of our Premium Members sustains RBR. That’s a fact. But I also like to try to sweeten the pot just a bit with give-backs and give-aways. They may not be much in the way of incentive to become, or remain, a Premium Member – but they’re fun! I mean, who doesn’t like to win cool stuff, especially great cycling gear. And I’m hoping our newest give-back may actually move some of you off the fence, or entice you to renew if you let your Membership lapse. Here it is: 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   What Can I Do About a Chronic Saddle Sore? Question: Last season I developed a bad saddle sore. My doctor told me not to ride, but being part imbecile and part fanatic, I did. Now I have a persistent small lump under the skin and it hurts like sitting on a marble. I know you're not a physician but can you help? -- Greg R. Click to read Coach Fred's reply on our website The RBR eBookstore -- Now Over 100 Titles! NEW!  Dynamic Conditioning Monthly – Part 4: Power Endurance, by Coach Dan Kehlenbach. It’s the 4th installment in Kehlenbach’s 5-month series, with each building on the previous installment. Part 4 focuses on building stamina through a circuit-style workout. 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   Disc (-brake) Fever, Part 2 I started out this look at disc brakes for road bikes last week with a rundown of what I consider to the be the pros that they offer. I’ll continue today with a look at the cons, along with my concluding thoughts. And, based on reader feedback so far, I think I may add a Part 3 next week based on some of your great comments and tips. Again, so that we’re on the same page, disc brakes differ from rim brakes in two major ways. The brake calipers mount low and on the side of the fork and frame on dedicated mounts, and instead of gripping the wheel rims when you squeeze the brake levers, the calipers squeeze discs that are attached to the wheel hubs. The discs are also called “rotors,” so don’t be confused if you hear that. Click to read the complete article on our website Also in this Issue     Our Regular Weekly Features News & Reviews:  Reader Input Requested on Cycling Past 60, Part 2 • Training (Recovery) Advice From a Biathlete • 3D Printed Custom Bike Now a Reality • How Does Extra Weight Affect Your Joints? • Steel Vs. Carbon: Interesting Question of the Week Results No Problem:  After the Century: The Four "R's" Quick Tips:  Use an Old T-Shirt to Keep Your Cassette Clean Cadence:  Health Matters - Decongestants' Role in Urinary Blockage Question of the Week:  What is the Drivetrain on Your Main Bike? 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! 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