What to Wear Cycling in Varying Weather, a Conversation with Coach Ertl This article began one December when I started trading emails with Coach David Ertl. Coach Ertl lives and rides in Iowa. I grew up in neighboring Missouri and can attest to the terrible weather (and the 100-degree-plus extremes — in normal years!) possible in […]
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What to Wear in Various Weather
Dictionary of Cycling Lingo
A List of Common Terminology to Decipher the Sometimes Arcane Patois of Road Cycling Ever wonder what cyclists are talking about when they start throwing around weird slang? We’ve created a bicycling dictionary for you, with definitions of the most common phrases and words related to cycling. Did we miss a word? Leave a comment […]
When’s the Wrong Time to Skin the Cycling Cat?
By Kevin Kolodziejski The discussion supposedly occurred during an airplane flight and a chance meeting of two distinguished philosophers. It’s worth sharing because its end result should stay the same when two cyclists meet and talk about how to train. Especially when one of the cyclists considers himself a “cycologist” and has, as the legendary Phil […]
3 Essential Cycling Techniques for Roadies
By Coach Fred Matheny Pro athletes develop simple techniques that become automatic. A three-point shooter’s follow through or a golfer’s silky stroke are techniques they’ve honed until they no longer think about them. Pro cyclists, too, develop characteristics that separate how they look on a bike from the rest of us. It’s not simply a […]
How to Avoid Getting Dropped on Fast Cycling Club Rides
The major activity of any cycling club, racing or touring, is the group ride. As a result, it’s important to know how to hang tough on a given ride and make yourself welcome on the next one. Success is often due to more than fitness. Here’s a club cycling primer!
Core Stability to Solve Back Pain – the McGill Big 3
By Martin Sigrist If you have ever had back pain, you have probably already heard about Stuart McGill. If you never want to suffer back pain, then you should hear about Stuart McGill. And if you just want to ride a bike for hours combining comfort and power, Stuart McGill can help you too. Stuart […]
How to Stay Safe in a Big, Unorganized Cycling Group Ride
By Coach Fred Matheny Pacelines are organized. They have specific rules. But in big groups like you find in centuries or charity rides, things will be disorganized. This can intimidate even experienced riders. Sooner or later you’ll find yourself in a big group amid some riders with sketchy skills. It pays to learn how to […]