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What to Wear in Various Weather

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 […]

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 […]

Things To Do On A Road Bike

By Martin Sigrist A bike is more than just a means of transport. Its a lifetime ticket to experience the world in many wonderful ways. Right now feels like a good time to celebrate those already done and perhaps add a few that you haven’t. Here is a bucket list list of examples. They are […]

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery is Usually Useless

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. I have said repeatedly that surgery to trim attached cartilage in the knee is usually worthless. I have seen many patients who have had cartilage removed by surgeons for an average charge of $5000, and then they must have a knee replacement several years later. The surgeons must know about the […]

My 92-Year-Old Hero: What We Can Learn

By Coach John Hughes I’m now living with my 92-year-old friend Rick.  He’s lived alone for a decade. He has a bad hip so he gets around with a walker.  A caregiver Betty comes in the morning to fix his breakfast and again in the evening to fix his dinner.  The rest of the time […]

Quick Tip: Try Pistachios for a Post Ride Recovery Snack

After a hard or long bike ride, you’ll want to refuel to recover. Current research suggests consuming both carbohydrate and protein to better recover.  Carbohydrate helps to replete energy, and protein supports muscular adaption.  After your next ride, consider grabbing a bag of pistachios. Roasted pistachios are classified as a complete protein source that provides […]

How Can I Fix a Cycling Leg Imbalance?

Question: While riding, I sometimes feel my left leg drop off significantly in its contribution to powering the bike. Is there a training technique for dealing with this? – Don B. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Yes, try one-leg pedaling on an indoor trainer to increase the strength of your weaker leg.

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