By Coach John Hughes Even in very hot conditions, most of the heat is generated by your body, which is only about 25% efficient. For every four calories you burn, only one calorie provides energy to move you forward—and the other three calories produce heat. That heat must be dissipated from your body through primarily by sweat. Your body is like a car’s radiator. Blood … [Read more...] about What Is the Best Electrolyte Supplement?
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13 Ways to Improve Your Climbing
By Coach John Hughes My client Ted is going to the Alps later this month with a buddy to climb some of the classic climbs of the Tour de France including Alpe d’Huez, the Col de la Madeleine, and the Glandon. Their rides will take from 3:00 – 4:30 hours and the daily rides range from 149 feet / mile to 189 feet / mile. Ted is training for the long course of the … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Improve Your Climbing
Showstoppers II: A Dozen Mistakes Endurance Cyclists Make
By Coach John Hughes Summer is coming and you’re probably planning a long ride. You may not be up for a century but look forward to the club’s 50-miler or a 100K with a friend. Or you may be preparing for a century, 200K or longer. Whatever the distance here are 12 potential mistakes to avoid: … [Read more...] about Showstoppers II: A Dozen Mistakes Endurance Cyclists Make
Showstoppers I: How to Avoid Bonking while Cycling
By Coach John Hughes “Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer came down on her head. ”Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer made sure that she was dead.”— Paul McCartney McCartney said, “Maxwell's Silver Hammer was my analogy for when something goes wrong out of the blue.” (beatlesbible.com) That’s bonking! You’re riding along under a blue sky and all of a sudden … [Read more...] about Showstoppers I: How to Avoid Bonking while Cycling
Avoid Cycling Injuries with These Tips
By Coach John Hughes Your legs make about 5,000 revolutions each hour you ride! In one study of 518 recreational cyclists an astounding 85% reported at least one non-traumatic injury in a year. The affected joints were: 48% neck of which 31% required medical treatment 41.7% knee of which 11.5% stopped cycling for an average of 42.8 days 30.3% low back of which 2.7% … [Read more...] about Avoid Cycling Injuries with These Tips