What to Wear Cycling in Varying Weather, a Conversation with Coach Ertl This column began in early 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 […]
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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 […]
Don’t Use Aspirin or NSAIDs for Muscle Pain from Exercise
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Some athletes and exercisers take pain medication (aspirin or NSAIDs) because they think it may prevent muscle soreness or will help them to heal faster after a workout. However, taking pain medicines before or during exercise will not block pain, help you to exercise longer or recover faster from exercise. They […]
Protein For Recovery: A Detailed Look at the Studies
by Arnie Baker Most sports drinks, fruit juices, and sodas contain carbohydrates as their almost exclusive source of calories. Some coaches and nutritionists advocate adding protein to recovery drinks, generally to speed glycogen replacement. Is the addition of protein to sports drinks helpful in promoting recovery? Should you use a sports drink with protein? You’ll […]
Win Against Wind: A Guide to Cycling in Windy Conditions
How to Reduce the Straining & Use Wind for Training By Fred Matheny To many cyclists, wind is the enemy. We grimace when flags whip, stoplights sway above intersections and litter blows in whirlwinds around street corners. A windy weather forecast can scuttle a whole weekend’s riding plans. It’s not just the thought of groveling […]
How to Find Your Cycling Motivation
By Arnie Baker, M.D. Although cyclists may wish it were different, you don’t buy motivation at the store and take a pill of it in the morning. By understanding what makes you tick and why you’re doing what you’re doing, you may improve your bicycling performance.
More Reader Tips to Avoid Getting “Doored”
Jim’s Tech Talk by Jim Langley May is National Bike Month when lots of eager new or returning pedalers join the traffic flow. So, last week we described and gave advice for avoiding a common accident every rider needs to know about. Cyclists call it “getting doored.” If you missed that story and think “getting […]