By Coach John Hughes Winter is here in the mountains of Colorado. This is the view out of my living room window. Last week I was zipping around on my bike. Now it’s time to wax my cross-country skis, pump up the tires on the trainer, and get out the dumbbells. What should you do during the off-season? Avoid these mistakes: … [Read more...] about 12 Common Off-Season Cycling Mistakes
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Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 4
By Coach John Hughes You’re unique. You’re similar to other riders in some ways and differ in other ways. In this series of Experiment of One columns I’m giving you a number of different anti-aging columns from which you can read the ones most applicable to the unique you. The first three columns were about physical and exercise factors. This week I present equally … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 4
Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 3
By Coach John Hughes “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” — Mark Twain You’re unique. You’re similar to other riders in some ways and differ in other ways. In this series of Experiment of One columns I’m giving you a number of different anti-aging columns from which you can read the ones most applicable to the unique you. Anti-Aging: Experiment … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 3
Experiment of One, pt. 2
By Coach John Hughes You’re unique. You’re similar to other riders in some ways and differ in other ways. In these Experiment of One columns I give you a number of different Anti-Aging columns from which you can read the ones most applicable to the unique you. “I have achieved my seventy years in the usual way: by sticking strictly to a scheme of life which would kill … [Read more...] about Experiment of One, pt. 2
Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 1
By Coach John Hughes “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride." President John F. Kennedy. We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read somewhere. Part 1 covers the effects of aging, current … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 1