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 […]
Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink
By Coach John Hughes I write many columns about the effects of aging on our bodies and the different types of physical activities that will help slow — and in some cases reverse — the aging process. Physical activities are one very important component of aging well but only one component. I recently wrote two broader […]
Know Your Enemy
By Martin Sigrist Takeaway: Cycling is a test of endurance — the challenges you face are not just other riders. To be successful requires overcoming personal trials. These are your real enemies even if they exist only in your imagination. They have names: pain, fatigue, monotony, discomfort, malnutrition, fear, bad luck and hopelessness. Training must […]
Build Belief, Tap Into It: “Examine” Each Ride
By Kevin Kolodziejski Of Socrates and Cyclists What do you sometimes share in common with that esteemed Greek philosopher, not when you are discussing virtue, justice, and piety with fellow citizens but when you are pedaling Treks, Giants, and Cervelos with fellow cyclists? You generate outrage in . . . shall we say? . . . […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
By Rick Schultz A DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a condition in which blood clots form in veins located deep inside the body, usually in the thigh or lower legs. This usually causes pain and swelling in and around the affected area. If the DVT appears above the hip, then it is considered a more […]
Look Back Crashes
By Rick Schultz In response to Jim Langley’s article “A Simple Tip that Can Prevent a Crash – Road Bike Rider Cycling Site,” I have seen my share of “look-back” crashes as well. I would like to share some common teachings from the USAC BRP program. The BRP, or Beginner Racer Program that might help […]