Question: I commute 17 miles each way on varied terrain. A rear rack, trunk and lights add 8-10 pounds to the bike. I train by time trialing on the way in and then back home again. I keep my heart rate up to about 90% of max for these TT intervals and continue to go…
Question: I had a great spring and summer on the bike, winning a local race and setting a personal record in a century. But recently my performance has leveled off. I don’t feel like riding, and I’m making excuses to avoid group rides where I might have to go fast. What’s happening? — Samantha B….
Question: I am 41 and have been seriously riding for two years. I did three centuries last year along with several 40- to 60-mile rides and my usual daily 25-miler. The problem is that I can’t boost my average speed past 16-17 mph. I huff and puff to keep up with riders in my club….
Question: In the past you mentioned that you’ve kept a training log for something like 40 years. I’m curious — what were your training totals for a particular year, for instance, and how do you analyze your entries to help you plan for the next year? — Mark N. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Good question, Mark. Not…
Question: I’m a reasonably accomplished velodrome racer but I want to switch to criteriums and road racing. I train on Wednesdays with Pete Penseyres’s group in San Diego. I suffer on the climbs but have improved. Would I be better off avoiding hills in midweek training sessions and doing flat, fast speedwork instead? My teammates…
