03/06/14 RBR Newsletter - Foam Roller Primer and Product Review

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Foam Roller Primer and Product Review Issue No. 613 - 03/06/2014  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 Paceline Rules to Remember Last week, one of our regular contributors, Rick Schultz (whose terrific foam roller primer and Product Review runs today in News & Reviews) wrote Jim Langley and me with a question about paceline rules. Specifically, Rick asked if there are any hard-and-fast rules about rotating based on wind direction. Rick, like most (but not all) of us, is a very experienced rider. But the fact is, we can all use a reminder from time to time of all the intricacies that add up to safe, fun road riding. And with spring (we hope and pray!) right around the corner, we’re apt to be doing more group riding soon. Heck, even the pros crash in pacelines on occasion. (So maybe even they would benefit from a refresher, too!) I should also say that both Jim and I replied to Rick’s email, and that this paceline primer includes a combination of advice from me, Jim, and Coach Fred, by way of the Coach’s Solutions to Road Cycling Challenges eBook. Click to read the entire article on our website Become an Annual Premium Member Today! "Thanks and keep up the fine publication.  It is well worth the small fee you ask for to continue such an informative publication. All the additional e-books are a bonus." -- Reuben Santos Ask Coach Fred     Training & Nutrition Tips Fred Matheny   How Can I Keep Drinks Hot on a Cold Ride? Question: I love to ride in the winter but sure wish I could have something hot to drink about an hour out. My bottles freeze even if I start with them filled with hot tea. What are my options? -- Jane A. 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 3 -- Your Turn I knew disc brakes on road bicycles was a tech topic on your minds because I received a number of emails about them, which prompted me to write about them in the first place. And now, after providing an overview of how they work and some basic pros and cons, for the past two weeks in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, you submitted some excellent feedback from your experiences with them that I can share. Thank you! Below are the best comments and emails that came in, with a few additional thoughts from me beneath. As always, keep the conversation going by posting on our Community Comments page. Click to read the complete article on our website Also in this Issue     Our Regular Weekly Features News & Reviews:  Foam Roller Primer and Product Review • Courses Announced for 2015 UCI Road World Championships in Richmond • Cycling Past 60 Coming Soon • Saddle Sore Reader Feedback • The Poll Votes on Readers' Bikes are Rolling In! No Problem:  Limited-Time Training, Part 1 Quick Tips:  Sand It, Plane It, Clean It -- More Brake Pad Tips Cadence:  Eating When it's Hammer Time Question of the Week:  When Did You Buy Your Last New Road 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. 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