By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher You might call this the semi-Angry Old Man issue (keep reading for a brief explanation). Or you could just call it the good ol’ common sense issue. Your decision. Coach Fred Matheny spent a couple days last week in Aspen, Colorado, catching the end of one stage of the…
I used to joke that fall in Atlanta lasts all winter long. That was back when it snowed (or iced) once every five years or so. Things have been different over the past few years, as we’ve had much more actual winter weather – albeit not nearly as harsh as those places in the U.S….
Question: I’ve been riding in temperatures of 20-30F degrees and think I’m dressing correctly. I feel cool at the start of rides and fairly warm at the end. The problem is my legs feel like lead for at least the first half hour. I wear cycling tights with long underwear underneath. What’s up? — Len…
Question: I began riding last fall and invested in tights for winter. Now it’s warming up and I see local riders wearing tubes of material on their legs and arms. Then they take these off when it gets warmer. What are these things? — Basil M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: You’re describing leg warmers and arm…
Question: How do I stop bees from flying into my helmet vents and stinging my head? — Rod N. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Bees tend to be on the move in the fall, making it a great time to get stung by one that zooms into your helmet.
