By Coach John Hughes We live in the Rocky Mountains near Winter Park, CO. To the west of us the Williams Fork wildfire is burning and to the north the Cameron Peak fire. Fortunately, neither is nearly as severe as the fires ravaging the west coast and it’s highly unlikely either of these fires would reach us. However, we live on three acres of woodland and for … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: The Full Body Workout
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10 Common Cycling Mistakes to Avoid – Whether You’re a New or Veteran Rider
By Coach John Hughes Even veterans make mistakes! After 20 years of ultra racing and setting course records in the 508-mile Furnace Creek qualifier for the Race Across America, the 1200K Boston-Montreal-Boston, from Reno to Tucson and N-S across Oregon … … [Read more...] about 10 Common Cycling Mistakes to Avoid – Whether You’re a New or Veteran Rider
Anti-Aging: E-bikes, Fun and Fitness
By Coach John Hughes I stopped by the Icebox our cycling and skiing store here in Fraser, CO to talk with Brian about lower gears on my Merlin. (Fraser is one of the coldest places in the US hence the name Icebox.) The bike is my favorite: in my 40s, I rode it to win the Furnace Creek 500 qualifier for the Race Across AMerica (RAAM) and to finish solo RAAM. In my 50s, I led … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: E-bikes, Fun and Fitness
Cycling in Low and High Humidity
By Coach John Hughes I live in Colorado and the forecast high is 90F (32.2 C) with 17 percent humidity. Colorado is high desert and Denver’s annual total precipitation from rain and snow is 14.3 inches. On days like today we say, “At least it’s a dry heat.” And in the winter when it’s in the teens, “At least it’s a dry cold.” … [Read more...] about Cycling in Low and High Humidity
Anti-Aging: How to Get and Stay Motivated
By Coach John Hughes Many of you commented on my recent column A 73-year-old asks “Is it all down from here?” Ed Pavelka, the RBR cofounder with Fred Matheny wrote, “I agree 100% with everyone who says consistency is the key.” Walter asked a great follow-up question, “It would be greatly appreciated if you might write a few more articles that would help the 50+ … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: How to Get and Stay Motivated