03/20/14 RBR Newsletter - Avoiding Road Tubeless Trouble

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Avoiding Road Tubeless Trouble Issue No. 616 - 03/20/2014  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 Paying it Forward: A Note from an RBR Reader I’m keeping it short and sweet today by sharing with you a couple of really nice messages from a reader. A couple of weeks ago, I announced that Premium Member Amy Etheridge had been chosen as the winner of the Tailwind Challenge giveaway (that’s four large bags of each flavor of Tailwind Endurance Fuel sports drink -- a value of $125). Amy was thrilled when I emailed her, but her reply really took me by surprise. Here’s what she said: Click to read the entire article on our website Become an Annual Premium Member Today! "I've been a long-time reader of your free RBR, but finally decided it was time to subscribe. You have a great publication and perform a much-needed service for the road biking community. Keep up the great work! " -- Roger Fobair Ask Coach Fred     Training & Nutrition Tips Fred Matheny   What's the Value in Shaving my Legs? Question: All the hardcore riders around here shave their legs. I'm as dedicated to the sport as anyone, but I wonder what the value is in shaving? -- Walter P. Click to read Coach Fred's reply on our website The RBR eBookstore -- Now Over 100 Titles! NEW! Coach John Hughes’ new 23-page eArticle Cycling Past 60, Part 2: For Recreation builds on the foundation of information for 60+ riders in Cycling Past 60, Part 1 and uses the concept of “Athletic Maturity” to design more rigorous programs for more athletically mature riders. 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. 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   Reflections on Mirrors, and Avoiding Road Tubeless Trouble In last week’s Tech Talk review of the HubBub helmet mirror, I opened by mentioning that RoadBikeRider founder and my boss and mentor at Bicycling Magazine, Ed Pavelka, had taught a lot of us one of the most important benefits of bicycle mirrors when he wrote in a buyer’s guide that they let you stop worrying and ride right down the middle of the road a lot of the time. Well, Ed read that and wrote in saying that I should have said “middle of the lane,” not middle of the road, an important distinction for safety, since the middle of the road puts you in danger of a head-on collision. Click to read the complete article on our website Also in this Issue     Our Regular Weekly Features News & Reviews:  Our Favorite Rides – l'Étape du Tour, France • Commuter Tech Has Come a Long Way, Baby • How Much We Exercised this Winter • 30 Days of Biking in April • Quick Hit: Pro News – Contador Rising? No Problem:  Taper to Prepare for Your Best Efforts Quick Tips:  Aviation Weather Site May be of Interest Cadence: TKR 'Revision' Surgery and Recovery Question of the Week:  How Do You Gauge Intensity When You are Riding? 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 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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