Bicycle Talk. Episode 415 October 2nd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Vehicles that don’t stop at crosswalks and why don’t drivers understand the law. Even the State of CT has not updated their website. On a positive side: The World Cycling Championships were this past weekend. And California Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill, finally. […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 414 September 25th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Ron talks about a close call near his home with a truck pulling a camping trailer. Big truck and the American obsession with them. On a positive side: The world championships have started. Lot to share in the next week. Lael Wilcox rode around […]…

This week I’m playing a lecture I recorded a while ago, about menopause and weight loss. I talk about how it’s harder to lose fat after menopause, and why. It’s all about the cortisol! Get that cortisol down and it will help. Also, having a little extra weight on after menopause is actually good, because the […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 413 September 18th 2024. Ron’s Rant: 911 20 years later. America’s consumption of oil and dependency on motorized vehicles continues to go up. Have we learned nothing. The difference bicycles could make. A green group has pulled 410 scooters and e-bikes out of the Bronx River since July 2023. Really? On […]…

This week, I talk about my jump to the Dark Side. Well, not really. Hey, did you know that the term “going to the Dark Side” was popularized by Star Wars? I’m going to try another BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION, and hopefully this time I can take it and stay on it! We’re going to try […]By Fran Storch, N.D. and Ron Manizza

Bicycle Talk. Episode 412 September 11th 2024. Ron’s Rant: On a positive side: Mansfield Hollow Cyclocross was Sunday the 8th of September! “Damned at the Dam”, 2024 The kickoff race to the Project Mayhem Cyclocross Series. And this Wednesday week 3 of the CCAP Cyclocross Training races in Rocky Hill CT. The […]…

This week I talked about how I tried hibiscus tea and it pretty much knocked me out, so if I do hibiscus it has to be in very small amounts! Everyone is different and responds differently to herbs and supplements. I DO feel good taking l-theanine, a calming amino acid from the tea plant, which calms without […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 411 September 4th 2024. Ron’s Rant: 24 % Really Anyone watching the Vuelta? And We are back to school. School Zone Accident Statistics On a positive side: Mansfield Hollow Cyclocross is coming! “Damned at the Dam”, 2024 The kickoff race to the project mayhem Cyclocross Series. And this Wednesday is […]…

This week, I talked to Ron about his muscle building efforts, which are still taking a long time. We talked about how the cholesterol-lowering drug he took didn’t allow him to rebuild muscle, and may also have affected his nerves, He’s eating a lot of oats, and the beta-glucan in them can help to lower cholesterol; […]…

This week, I talked about going back to conservatively healing my meniscus, and talked about a Chinese formula that my acupuncturist gave me for hypertension, Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. I have to drink it as tea, and it’s pretty good! It helps with blood pressure, migraines, headaches, tremors, and more! If you like at the […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 410 August 26th 2024. Ron’s Rant: America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands. More on the Netherlands in the show. On a positive side: A whopping 183 U.S. cities have built enough bike-friendly streets that their residents just […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 409 August 21st 2024. Ron’s Rant: Every year in California, more than 100 bicyclists lose their lives and over 10,000 are injured in accidents. It’s the speed stupid: Traffic calming is the answer. On a positive side: Speed Humps in Providence: “Car Kryptonite”. The 2024 Tour de France Femmes comes […]…

fluoride, hydroxyapatite, mouth rinse, mouthwash, dental floss, dental pick, water floss, MI paste, toothpaste, fluorosis, cavities, tooth decay This week, it was all about the teeth: hydroxyapatite vs. fluoride toothpaste for your teeth. Which is better? In the end, they both protect teeth from decay, cavities, and sensitivity. But some people don…

This week, we talked about the long haul and Lyme disease. The idea is that you have to treat for a long time, some say at least a year, and definitely until you have been symptom free for 2 months. Treating for that long can be WEARING, but to successfully treat this sticky, insidious, difficult illness […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 408 August 14th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Purchased anything from Amazon recently? CPSC: Amazon liable for hazardous products it sells. And, Honey, she shrunk herself. On a positive side: American woman is still kicking butt! Again. Jennifer Valente on the track. And this weekend is the 33rd annual Steeplechase Bike […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 407 August 7th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Hey Peacock. I love Simone Biles but 45 K to go in the Men’s olympic Bicycle Road Race and everything is coming to a head and you switch to gymnastics on us? And, let’s make car dependency weird. On a positive side: The Olympics and […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

Speaking of summer, I felt inspired to talk about the health benefits of all the great produce that’s available right now. Tomatoes for lycopene and cancer prevention. Berries for antioxidants. Cherries for sleep! Also, we discussed all the terrific benefits of shopping at your local farmers market, not the least of which is if you’re going to […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 406 July 31st 2024. Ron’s Rant: Yup it continues: Businesses Thrive on Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Adams Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul’s decision to kill congestion pricing isn’t helping. On a positiv…

Ron and I are happily improving! I’m back on the bike and we’re both getting our strength back. Rest, treatment, smart training, the right supplements. I hope it all keeps progressing! This week I talked about the interaction of sleep and hormones. Ideally, we should generally get between 7-9 hours of sleep for good health […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 405 July 24th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Helps Rich Suburban Drivers. What is the height of the hood of a pickup truck? On a positive side: Here comes the Thread City Quiet Corner rides! The TDF Over but not forgotten. So many firsts. Massachusetts’ $58 billion […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 404 July 17th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Hard to believe I still have to have this conversation. Trail etiquette: On a positive side: The final Farm to fork Fondo. Or is it? And Is cycling a sustainable transport? the Citroën 2CV Mechanical minute and cycling tips: A simple request for your […]…

This week we went on to talk about plyometrics that you can do that don’t affect the knees and hips especially if you have trouble with those. Hint: get a medicine ball! Carrying and tossing a heavy ball can be really helpful without the need for jumping. We also talked about more helpful exercises for […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 403 July 10th 2024. Ron’s Rant: . My legs hurt! Feeling old and slow and not happy with it. Supreme Court blocks an EPA plan to curb ozone air pollution. What this means for Connectcur On a positive side: Biniam Girmay. More TDF 2024 39th annual Boom Box Parade. Mechanical […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

This week, I got deeper into sunscreens. Avobenzone and octabenzone: BAD. And I found out that one of my favorite SPF-containing face lotions has avobenzone in it! And I cleared out most of my sunscreens except for the ones with zinc oxide in them! Sheesh. Turns out those two are the worse offenders, and are […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 402 July 3rd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Governor Hochul back in the news. I have a solution. On a positive side: Biniam Girmay. More TDF 2024 183 cities have built bike friendly streets and their residents want more! Mechanical minute and cycling tips: 2024’s best cities to bicycle in. Content: More […]…

I thought it would be useful to review help for surviving the heat. We talked about BRAIN FREEZE, which has real medical causes but is generally not a terribly serious condition! We also talked about hydration, how to keep cool in the heat, natural sunscreens like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, and natural insect repellents […]…

This week we got a little more into herbs and supplements for high blood pressure. Lots of people struggle with it, even while on meds. There are so many causes and you can help it from a number of different directions, and these can help. So can basic lifestyle changes like more rest and sleep, […]By Fran Storch, N.D. and Ron Manizza

Bicycle Talk. Episode 401 June 26th 2024. Ron’s Rant: More on the NY Governors Congestion Pricing debacle. And Speed, It’s the speed limit dummy. Why we need to lower the speed limits in cities and high congestion areas. On a positive side: Shout out to Cambridge MA. And later in the show, it’s […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

Bicycle Talk. Episode 400 June 19th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Please keep your motorcycles off the bicycle trails. Why Massive Cars Kill So Many Pedestrians and Cyclists. And shout out to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. What were you thinking? On a positive side: Happy Father’s day a day late. Tour de Suisse. Dan Hurley is staying […]…

This week, I talked about the no-charge Healing Lyme Summit that is being presented by Myriah Hinchey, N.D., and Richard Horowitz, M.D., a virtual summit that can be viewed from June 4-10, 2024. There’s lots of talks about protocols and treatments to help with healing from Lyme. There’s also opportunities to connect with other folks […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 399 June 12th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Continued bad behavior form people driving motorized vehicles. Get over yourselves. And more “blow by” bad mannered cyclists. On a positive side: Ride the East rail trail event on Saturday June 8th. Criterium de Dauphine 2024: It’s over Exciting 8 days of Bicycle Racing! […]…

This week., I am STILL limping on that MCL sprain/mensicus issue! More interesting stuff, like having to use a hinged brace, heavy and hot in June! And more staying off the bike. I was a lot better a few days ago and rode a couple of days and now I’m set back; obviously not healed yet. HInged […]By Fran Storch, N.D. and Ron Manizza

This week, I talked about my knee injury! There are great natural ways to help with knee pain, as long as the injury isn’t TOO severe. I had marked knee pain for a few days that rapidly improved with the right care! Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Helpful salves. Chiropractic and acupuncture. Kinesio tape! PT exercises. All […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 398 June 5th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Even with exceptional markings, marshaling and giant flashing signs warning people of an event last weekend I got buzzed by not one but 2 extra large truck like vehicles. Really people? This non profit event raised over 4 million dollars and you can’t be patient […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 397 May 22nd 2024. Ron’s Rant: Ciao, Alla Prossima, 2024 Giro d Italia Not really a rant, just a for farewell. Withdrawal time, the Giro is over. , On a positive side: May is still Bike Month! And June is Heart month! The Giro is Over: From yesterday’s Bicycle Talk Facebook […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

This week, I had MORE to talk about from the CNPA conference. So much great stuff! I started with Lyme disease causing arrhythmias. Lindsey Wells talked about the use of HELMINTHS, yes, WORMS, as a probiotic treatment epecially in the autism spectrum, and for PANS and PANDAS. Then we moved on to a GREAT talk from my […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 396 May 22nd 2024. Ron’s Rant: The Blow By Cyclist. You know who you are, the overly competitive show offs who are so self absorbed with their own ride that they have to blow by you rather than taking a minute out of their ride to chat with you before continuing […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

This week, I am fresh from the Connecticut Naturopathic Phyiscians Association conference. So much to learn! I did a redux of the first few talks. We started with inflammatory bowel disease, moved on to natural treatment of cancer, then tick borne illness, then a great talk about herbs for cardiovascular disease. I am so grateful to […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 395 May 15th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Science Proves Motorists Break Traffic Laws a LOT More Often Than Cyclists. DUH. Hey Tadej, How about giving Micha the win for all he’s doing for you. The U.S. has more than 1 billion parking spaces — about three for every person On a […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

Bicycle Talk. Episode 394 May 8th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Hey tubeless tires. Just stop fueling my opinion. Anyone see Stage 2 in the Giro yesterday? Pogacar flats and then slips out on the sealant. On a positive side: May is Bike Month! Bicycles on Main Wethersfield! And don’t forget the big ribbon cutting on […]…

This week, I started talking about the very important topic of hypertension, high blood pressure. Our focus this week was on basic lifestyle things to do to lower blood pressure. Some of it is SHOCKING! Stuff like: eat more vegetables and fruit, eat more clean protein, drink more water, get more exercise, stop smoking, do […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 393 May 1st 2024. Ron’s Rant: Legendary Chicago bicycle traveler and writer George Christianson killed by truck driver in South Carolina. Drivers less attentive at the end of the day. On a positive side: May is Bike Month. The Giro is Coming. And the grand opening of the bicycle and pedestrian […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 392 April 24th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Parents driving their kids to school make the roads more cluttered and less safe. On a positive side: The last of the classic races for spring of 2024. Bicycle industry workers safe after Taiwan earthquake. The Putnam bridge bicycle and pedestrian project is due to […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 391 April 17th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Even Race officials are being run over by inattentive drivers. On a positive side: Tom Pidcock win’s a classic. And 2 more monument classics to come. ‘The Bike Is the Cure’: Meet New Congressional Bike Caucus Chair Mike Thompson. Mechanical minute and cycling tips: 5 […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 390 April 10th 2024. Ron’s Rant: Oh the crashes. Pro bike circuit is just riddled with crashes. Wout Van Aert out for a while. But of course you better be wearing the right socks! On a positive side: Go Men’s UConn Basketball team! The Paris Roubaix! Did you see […]By Ron Manizza, Fran Storch

Bicycle Talk. Episode 389 April 3rd 2024 Ron’s Rant: Cars that are too quiet. The EV’s are coming, but can you hear them approaching from behind? Go Huskies again. On a positive side: College Basketball fever. Ride the East on June 8, 2024! Town of Mansfield CT. accepts the bicycle pedestrian proposal offer by Bike […]…

Bicycle Talk. Episode 388 March 27th 2024 Ron’s Rant: Heart medication and the frustration I am feeling right now. Ron rants about his current health dilemma and his bodies rejection of the pharmaceutical he is taking. On a positive side: The Natchaug Epic Gravel ride this past weekend. People for bikes planning to develop reasonable […]…

This week, we found that Ron is plugging along and had a not-so-good day because yesterday he dared to work in the yard. His poor muscles just don’t want to be disturbed! We are hoping that this will just take time and he’ll be back to his favorite activities soon. As for me, my tremors have […]By Fran Storch, N.D. and Ron Manizza

This week, we unfortunately found out that Ron had to get off his bike to help his legs heal further. The PCSK-9 inhibitor may still be in his body, and when he exerts himself his muscles hurt. We are doing everything we can to speed the process of healing, including proteolytic enzymes to break down […]…

This week, we talked about Shilajit, this interesting, antioxidant-rich substance that comes from the HImalayas. It has a lot of fulvic acid in it which is detoxifying and free-radical quenching. And it’s energizing and helps with hormone balance! We also talked about rhodiola, plant extraordinaire that is energizing, an immune tonic, and helps wit…