QUESTION: Why is it “easier” to go hard on a hill than on a flat road? I do intervals on both types of terrain and can’t seem to exert myself as much on the flats. — Maxine S. RBR REPLIES: Many riders experience this. If they wear a heart rate monitor, they can hold a higher…
QUESTION: I’m a beginning roadie although I have been a marathon runner for many years. I think I’ve done everything right in making the switch. I went to a reputable shop, got a good bike fit and bought clothes and accessories. But one item that some cyclists wear has me stumped. Do “toe covers” (for…
QUESTION: I’m a strong climber with good endurance on long, gradual hills, even at the end of long rides. But as the climb steepens to 6% or more, I fall apart, especially if I stand. How come, and how can I get better? — Mel S. RBR REPLIES: You didn’t mention your size, but climbing…
QUESTION: I’ve biked for multiple decades, and had my first bad accident last November. I had a bike go down in front of me at 23 mph. I went over the rear wheel, and thought I would have come down on my side afterwards. People behind me stated I did a high somersault in the…
Remember, you’re in it for the long haul. Don’t apportion your energy for one climb. Instead, parcel it out for the total number of climbs you anticipate during the ride. You may be tagging along at the back of the bunch in the early going, but by the end of the day you’ll have enough…
