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For All Readers Issue No. 619 - 04/24/2014 ISSN 1536-4143  
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Product Review: Camelbak Podium (Big) Chill Bottle
I’ve been a fan of the Camelbak bottle since I first tried one several years ago. The patented Jet Valve allows you to drink without having to open or close the valve, and it is spill-proof, to boot.
That combination had me hooked from the first slug. It just makes no sense to me to have to pull open a valve with your teeth before you can drink, and then make sure you close it (using your teeth, ramming it into your thigh, or whatever method works for you) to avoid dribbling sticky sports drink all over your bike.
But just as they became known for the innovative, easy drinking valve, Camelbak’s bottles became somewhat notorious for the fact that mold seemed to easily take root in the silicon nozzle-valve assembly. No matter how you tried to clean and dry the bottle after use, that black stuff would invariably start to appear inside the nozzle after a while.
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| | Ask Coach Fred Training & Nutrition Tips |  | | Fred Matheny | | What is FTP? And Why is it Useful?
Editor’s Note: Last week, Coach Fred answered a question from reader John H. about working to recapture the power he had when he was younger. John had shown good form in recent years, riding several centuries a year. However, after a couple of injuries kept him off the bike to start the 2013 season, he’s been unable to regain that strong form. John mentioned his FTP numbers to show where he is now, and has been in the past. Several readers questioned Coach Fred about what FTP stands for. Here’s his answer.
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| | Jim's Tech Talk Mechanical & Product Advice |  | | Jim Langley | | Lessons From the Specialized Wind Tunnel, Part 2
Last week I provided the background on my recent visit to Specialized Bicycles’ new first-of-its-kind bicycle-specific wind tunnel – and the opportunity I had to suit up and test some gear and my riding position in the tunnel.
I mentioned that I learned a number of valuable lessons in the process that could benefit all roadies, no matter what type of riding you do. Here are those lessons:
Wind-cheating lessons
One of the reasons, I was so excited when I learned I’d have the opportunity to get inside Specialized’s tunnel was because it’s said to be the world’s first true bicycle wind tunnel (others are scaled to airplanes or automobiles, meaning the data may be skewed when testing bikes).
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| | | Also in this Issue Our Regular Weekly Features
News & Reviews: Free eArticle Available to All Readers • The Famous Little 500 Bike Race on TV This Weekend • Two Interesting New Bike Products Launching Via Kickstarter • Another Reader-Suggested Weather App
No Problem: Post-Ride Nutrition Tips
Quick Tips: Consider Carrying a Little First-Aid
Cadence: Readers' Most Embarrassing Moments on the Bike
Question of the Week: Do You Carry Any First-Aid Items on Rides?
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