May 2021 WheelPeople

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2021 Virtual Centuries
Randall Nelson-Peterman

The spring virtual centuries will be starting on May 1st! The first, North to New Hampshire, will run through May 31st, and the second, Climb to the Clouds, will start June 1st and run through June 30th  

 
 
Changes to By-Laws
Larry Kernan

Changes in the club's by-laws are proposed.  

 
 
Guest Rides Limit
John O'Dowd

The club has changed its guest ride policy  

 
 
Deliberate Pace Rides
Edward Cheng

 

 
 
GRAVEL RIDES LAUNCHED AT CRW
Rami Haddad

Gravel Rides are launched at CRW  

 
 
A Ride on the Road to Nowhere: The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike
Tim Wilson

A ride report on the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland.  

 
 
Anti-Aging: 8 Exercise Mistakes Older Riders Make

Coach John Hughes

Knowing what not to do is also important in reaching traing goals.  

 
 
May Updates
WheelPeople Editors

There are updates for several of our past articles.  

 
 
Sliced Tire
Eli Post

Take stock and deal quickly with recurring mechanical problems.  

 
 
UPDATED LOGO
Rami Haddad

Feedback is requested on proposed logo designs.  

 
 
May Film Festival
Alex Post

This is a time of isolation and self-quarantine, and if you are home, you may need a distraction. These YouTube video links all relate to biking, and you can enjoy the sport vicariously.  

 
 
The Gluck Legal Takeaway - Spring Forward: Legislative Update and Underinsured Motorist Reminder
Ronald Gluck

Attorney Gluck provides advice on under insured motorist coverage and Underinsured Motorist Reminder  

 
 
Route Back to Course
Eli Post

Ride With GPS (RWGPS) has introduced “Route back to Course” so if you veer off the course, you can tap the screen and receive turn-by turn directions back to your route..  

 
 
Egg Yolks, Cholesterol and TMAO

Dr. Gabe Mirkin

Studies indicate that eating eggs should be restricted  

 
 
The Athlete's Kitchen - Microbes, Bones & Hot Weather

Nancy Clark

Gut bacteria influences on athletic performance are explored  

 
 
Winter Ride Challenge - Results
Steve Carlson

Results of the Winter Ride Challenge are reported.  

 
 
May Looking Back
Brandon Milardo

May is the first month that warm days typically outnumber cold days in New England  

 
 
Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington Center
John Allen

Getting through the gap in the Minuteman Bikeway before and after changes were made.  

 
 
May Picture of the Month
Eli Post

By the time you read this, spring will catch up with us, and you too may be out riding