The pros are better than us because they’re smarter. Not more intelligent than us; rather, each rider has a support team with a director sportif, coach, mechanic, chef, masseuse and other staff who collectively know more about cycling than you do. Races are rarely won just because someone has a bigger engine and more powerful legs. Rather, the support team puts together for the … [Read more...] about New eArticle: How to Peak for and Ride Your Key Event
Coach John Hughes
Elizabeth Wicks Shatters 12-Hour Record
How She Did It – In Her Own Words “We had the worst winter in New England's history, which meant no riding on the road for the month of February. The winter program you devised with a variety of cross-training activities really helped. The endurance days were great because I could choose an aerobic activity for a prescribed number of hours, either cross-country skiing, … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Wicks Shatters 12-Hour Record
Coach John Hughes
Coach, Author, Distance Cycling Expert I've been riding for 40 years and coaching for 20. I've earned coaching certifications from USA Cycling and the National Strength and Conditioning Association and enjoy coaching riders with a variety of goals and fitness backgrounds. My cycling career includes course records in the Boston-Montreal-Boston 1200-km randonnée and the … [Read more...] about Coach John Hughes
How Fast Should I Ramp Up My Early Season Riding?
Question: I recall reading in a past issue about the amount of mileage one should increase at the beginning of the riding season, like now. I recall the recommendation was to increase miles no more than 10 percent each week, but I'd like the specific reference, because I'm not sure I'm remembering it correctly. In other words, how much more should I ride from one week to the … [Read more...] about How Fast Should I Ramp Up My Early Season Riding?
Distance Cycling: Your complete guide for long-distance rides
By Coach John Hughes and Coach Dan Kehlenbach Reviewed by Ken Bonner HOT! 11 concise and easy-to-read chapters covering every aspect of long-distance cycling Chapters are interspersed with interesting sidebars by experienced cycling coaches and long distance cyclists Solid theoretical information translated into essential … [Read more...] about Distance Cycling: Your complete guide for long-distance rides