I started riding a year ago and finally got the confidence and fitness to show up for competitive 50-mile group rides on weekends. I can stay with the lead group until the last 10 miles. Then I get dropped, and it isn't even hilly. My legs feel spent. One of the other riders told me I spend too much time with my "nose in the wind." What does that mean?

What are some ways pass the a blocking team and not get disqualified.   What's the best time break-away?  Get some expert advice from Coach Fred Matheny.

When I ride outdoors, I concentrate on keeping a quiet and relaxed upper body. I thought I was successful until I started riding on my indoor trainer where I can see my shadow on the wall. I noticed that my upper body moves about an inch or so from side-to-side as I pedal. Is this a form problem, or an artifact of having the bike locked in the trainer?

I'm a recreational rider with a decent sprint and above-average climbing ability. However, wind kills me! When I rotate to the front of a paceline, I can't maintain the group's pace if it's even a little breezy. When I drop back, I often can't hitch onto the end of the line, so I get dropped.   Read on to pick up tecqniques to minimize wind effects.  

Our detailed article, Win Against Wind  provides techniques to reduce the straining and tactics to use the wind as a training tool, by Coach Fred Matheny.

What's the trick to longer solo rides? Do you love riding in groups but can't stand training rides by yourself? Pick up some motivational tactics to help yourself to train longer when riding solo.

What's the best way to pace a long tour? I could ride hard and fast every day, get to the motel quicker and have more rest time. Or I could ride slower to conserve energy but get in later with less time to recuperate.