<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154564/open_sms">Send Me a Text Message</a>In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler starts by discussing the results of an unintentional experiment with virtual cycling. He is then joined by mechanical engineer and cycling enthusiast Garren Miler to examine the history and mechanics of non-circular chainrings. They discuss the development and decline of oval chainrings, including the Biopace design. This technical discussion leads Tom to make an unconventional decision about his own ride. The episode offers insights into cycling history and technology that may inform future cycling upgrades.LINKSSheldon Brown Biopace Page:<a href='https://www.sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html'> sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html</a>Absolute Black "Why Oval: <a href='https://absoluteblack.cc/why-oval/'>absoluteblack.cc/why-oval</a>Thanks for Joining Me! Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! <a href='https://www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty'>www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty</a> Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club! Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at tom.butler@teleiomedia.com Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/'>https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/</a> Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : <a href='https://lebomusic.com/'>lebomusic.com</a>

Send Me a Text Message In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler starts by discussing the results of an unintentional experiment with virtual cycling. He is then joined by mechanical engineer and cycling enthusiast Garren Miler to examine the history and mechanics of non-circular chainrings. They discuss the development and decline of oval chainrings, including the Biopace design. This technical discussion leads Tom to make an unconventional decision about his own ride. The episode offers insights into cycling history and technology that may inform future cycling upgrades. LINKS Sheldon Brown Biopace Page: sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html Absolute Black "Why Oval: absoluteblack.cc/why-oval Thanks for Joining Me! Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club! Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at tom.butler@teleiomedia.com Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/ Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : lebomusic.com

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2154564/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send Me a Text Message</a>In this episode of Cycling Over Sixty, host Tom Butler starts by discussing the results of an unintentional experiment with virtual cycling. He is then joined by mechanical engineer and cycling enthusiast Garren Miler to examine the history and mechanics of non-circular chainrings. They discuss the development and decline of oval chainrings, including the Biopace design. This technical discussion leads Tom to make an unconventional decision about his own ride. The episode offers insights into cycling history and technology that may inform future cycling upgrades.LINKSSheldon Brown Biopace Page:<a href="https://www.sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"> sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html</a>Absolute Black "Why Oval: <a href="https://absoluteblack.cc/why-oval/" rel="noopener noreferrer">absoluteblack.cc/why-oval</a>Thanks for Joining Me! Consider becoming a member of the Cycling Over Sixty Strava Club! <a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.strava.com/clubs/CyclingOverSixty</a> Cycling Over Sixty is also on Zwift. Look for our Zwift club! Please send comments, questions and especially content suggestions to me at tom.butler@teleiomedia.com Follow and comment on Cycling Over Sixty on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/cyclingoversixty/</a> Show music is "Come On Out" by Dan Lebowitz. Find him here : <a href="https://lebomusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">lebomusic.com</a>

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The Cycling Over Sixty Podcast is meant to provide information and inspiration for anyone wanting to get and stay fit later in life.&nbsp; Host Tom Butler uses his own journey toward fitness as an example of what is possible by committing to healthy lifestyle practices.&nbsp; After decades of inactivity and poor health choices, Tom took on a major cycling challenge at age 60.&nbsp; After successfully completing that challenge and seeing the impact on his health, he determined to never go back to his old way of living.&nbsp; Each week, Tom shares a brief update on the triumphs and challenges of his journey to live a healthy life. &nbsp; Episodes feature guests who share on a variety of fitness related topics.&nbsp; Topics are sometimes chosen because they relate to Tom's journey and other times come from comments by the growing Cycling Over Sixty community. Because cycling is at the heart of Tom's fitness journey, he is frequently joined by guests talking about a wide variety of cycling related subjects. Now in the third season, the podcast is focusing a three areas. First is the area of longevity.&nbsp; Guests this season will be asked to give their expert opinion on what it takes to have a long and healthy life.&nbsp; A second area of focus is how to expand the&nbsp; Cycling Over Sixty community so that members have more success and able to connect with other people who want to cycle later in life.&nbsp; And the final focus is on how Tom can expand his cycling horizons and have even bigger adventures that entice him to continue his journey. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you're seeking motivation, expert insights, and a heartwarming story of perseverance, Cycling Over Sixty is for you. Listen in to this fitness expedition as we pedal towards better health and a stronger, fitter future!

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The Cycling Over Sixty Podcast is meant to provide information and inspiration for anyone wanting to get and stay fit later in life.  Host Tom Butler uses his own journey toward fitness as an example of what is possible by committing to healthy lifestyle practices.  After decades of inactivity and poor health choices, Tom took on a major cycling challenge at age 60.  After successfully completing that challenge and seeing the impact on his health, he determined to never go back to his old way of living.  Each week, Tom shares a brief update on the triumphs and challenges of his journey to live a healthy life.   Episodes feature guests who share on a variety of fitness related topics.  Topics are sometimes chosen because they relate to Tom's journey and other times come from comments by the growing Cycling Over Sixty community. Because cycling is at the heart of Tom's fitness journey, he is frequently joined by guests talking about a wide variety of cycling related subjects. Now in the third season, the podcast is focusing a three areas. First is the area of longevity.  Guests this season will be asked to give their expert opinion on what it takes to have a long and healthy life.  A second area of focus is how to expand the  Cycling Over Sixty community so that members have more success and able to connect with other people who want to cycle later in life.  And the final focus is on how Tom can expand his cycling horizons and have even bigger adventures that entice him to continue his journey.     If you're seeking motivation, expert insights, and a heartwarming story of perseverance, Cycling Over Sixty is for you. Listen in to this fitness expedition as we pedal towards better health and a stronger, fitter future!

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