By Kevin Kolodziejski And Two Health Studies That Suggest the Same You’d think cause and effect is a simple concept. If you’re out on a ride and it begins to rain, for instance, the best bike handling skills in the world don’t mean squat. It doesn’t matter if you’re Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, or…
Question: Is testosterone replacement therapy acceptable for recreational cycling? —Allen J. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: I assume you specified “recreational cycling” since in professional competitive cycling, using testosterone is considered an anti-doping rule violation. Cycling authorities strictly prohibit its use, and age-related decline in one’s testosterone level is not grounds for a medical exemption.
June 25, 2026 7 Basic Chain Drop Solutions for 1X Drivetrains Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley One of the “newer” trends in cycling is the 1X (say “one-by”) drivetrain. On these there is only a single (one) chainring. This makes for easy, uncomplicated shifting. Need a lower, easier gear to fight a headwind or…
By Ric Stern VO2max, nice little acronym, bandied around all the time in cycling circles. You’ve probably seen GCN mention it, and most likely every cycling magazine you’ve ever read. But what is it, what does it mean, and more importantly than the physiology if it’s so important, can you improve it? In reverse order,…
Question: I am a road cyclist, though I haven’t been at it very long. But I’m old enough that I have a few prostate problems. My urologist says I’m not ready for surgery yet, but he suggested that I purchase a “prostate saddle.” I did that, and found that it’s designed not to put pressure…
