Question: I’ve been cycling for 3 years but have never learned to ride no-hands. I want to be able to throw my arms in the air like when crossing a finish line. And I don’t want to crash doing it! How can I learn? — Chico N. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Riding no-hands is dangerous….
Question: I just moved to a new city and I can’t figure out what’s going on in the pacelines. Where I come from, the rider at the front pulls for one or two minutes, then signals (hand gesture or elbow movement) when he or she is ready for the next person to come through. But…
Question: When non-racers ride in pacelines, they often stop pedaling when they are getting too close the rider in front of them. Experienced riders usually admonish them to “soft pedal” instead, but I find that the pause is useful rather than dangerous. It tells me that there may soon be someone braking (much like the…
Question: I’ve been mountain biking for years and recently purchased my first road bike. I love riding in groups but can’t stand training rides by myself. About an hour is all I can take. What’s the trick to longer solo rides? — Taylor O. RBR Replies: Some people can ride all day by themselves — and…
Question: I went to Europe to watch some Tour de France mountain stages and ride the routes (wonderful trip!). I’m confused about the course profiles the Tour organizers handed out. They were intimidating to look at — jagged and showing an unridable steepness. But the roads, though tough, weren’t nearly that steep. What gives? — Brendan…
