50 MORE rules?

I also got a surprise subscription recently — it coincided with when I joined LAB, so I assume it came free with that. Call me a noob, but I usually find something to like in each issue. I especially liked the lengthy feature a few months back about why kids don’t ride their bikes to school anymore. I also liked the 50 rides in 50 states — would love to have time to do some of those.

Other than that, I pass my copies out to friends who are interested in getting into cycling.

Liz

@Tim Kelley 36114 wrote:

“Bicycling” is like a bike version of the check out aisle magazines at the grocery store.

Sample article titles from the Cover:

The Hottest New Bikes Get Fit and Stay Fit

Lose Weight and Build Muscle – The Superfood every rider needs!

8 Things to Know When Choosing a Bike

Technique Tips to Perfect Posture, Conquer Hills & Minimize Fatigue

Also on that month’s cover is a rather attractive cyclist in everything just right kit. Someone close to me signed me up for a year after finding out I was riding.

@Dirt 36171 wrote:

That doesn’t make you a noob, Liz. It makes Chris and I ELITE.

Much better. Which Chris? :p

@vvill 36176 wrote:

I get it too since I bought a bike at Performance and joined their buyers club beforehand.

Oooooooh, I bet that’s why I started getting it. That membership paid for itself already, but I’ve been trying to focus on using my REI membership instead. Of course, I spent the big money at FreshBikes and now that they’re my LBS (as in, closest geographically) I’ll probably spend most of my dollars there, but PB and REI have some irresistible sales…

Yea, with the new FreshBikes over in the Mosaic in Merrifield, they’re the second closest to me (Bonzai being closest), plus my gym’s right there, so I’ll have to stop in and drool some.

@Dirt 36159 wrote:

Actually yes. That is a pretty chronic problem. Your skewer can be tight enough that the lever doesn’t move, but the axle jiggles in the dropout a tiny bit. The wheel isn’t going to come off, but it moves just enough to make a creaking noise that sounds like your bottom bracket is messed up. I “fix” a few bikes per month as I’m riding along the trail.

There’s a creak, and there’s a rattle. Man says rattle, I’m thinking energetic 6 month old or metal parts flapping in the breeze.

@KelOnWheels 36110 wrote:

So that makes what, like 147 rules to follow now?

http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/bicyclings-50-golden-rules

“When the shoes come off, your shorts should come off with them.”

So I have to tie my shorts to my shoes? :confused:

ELITE!

My dear wife read this over my shoulder and said she strongly disagreed with this rule. Seems she thinks me in kit is pay back for her manning the household helm while I am out peddling around.

Hiding her glasses helps too.

@Vicegrip 36267 wrote:

My dear wife read this over my shoulder and said she strongly disagreed with this rule. Seems she thinks me in kit is pay back for her manning the household helm while I am out peddling around.

Hiding her glasses helps too.

I made this mistake once. After a really warm day, I sat in my chair (cooling off in the A/C) for about 30 minutes before heading up to the shower. I don’t have terribly sensitive skin, but that 30 minutes wrecked me for a few days. I’m still not sure what caused the rash, but it did go away ladies, so I’m all safe now