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By Jim Langley The idea to cover a few basic shifting tips came to me on last Saturday’s ride. We were climbing a steep hill and one of the riders dropped her chain. When I rode up alongside she was already off her bicycle trying to put the chain back on with a stick. I…
QUESTION: I confess – I didn’t ride very much during the winter and early spring. But I want to get in shape for a metric century coming up this summer. Is there any hope? – Calvin R. RBR REPLIES: Don’t panic, Calvin. You and everyone who had a less-than-productive off-season can gain sufficient fitness for…
QUESTION: I’m in Louisiana. It’s not cold here. It doesn’t snow. Winter riding should be easy. But the early darkness is killing me. I feel like it’s dangerous to ride when it’s dark. Worse, not riding on weekdays makes me feel sedentary and I can’t get motivated to ride even on weekends. How can I…
QUESTION: During typical years when there’s racing, I like to ride 40 kilometer (24.8-mile) time trials and the occasional road race. How far should I ride in training? I’m wondering if long (4- or 5-hour) rides are necessary? — Patrick A. RBR REPLIES: Good question. Early in the spring when you’re building endurance, longer rides…
By Coach Rick Schultz One question that the recreational roadies and racers I coach have in common – and something I hear very often from riders of all ages and abilities – is some variation of: “My lower back is always sore during and/or after a ride. What can I do about it?” In short, there’s…