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Why Weight Training Is Vital for Aging Cyclists
ByRoad Bike Rider February 1, 2024February 13, 2024

By Coach Fred Matheny How do you increase the amount of power you have available, especially as you age? Of course, training is the key to increasing power. Many dedicated cyclists use power meters to accurately record their wattage output during interval training. Then they use sophisticated software to help them analyze the results and…

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Bicycling-Related Injuries Up Among Riders 45 and Older
ByJohn Marsh October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher A study reported in the September 1 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that bicycle-related injuries have increased significantly over the past 15 years, especially among those older than 45. The study was based on data culled from 100 emergency rooms nationwide that compared…

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How Much Intensity Is Enough?
ByRich TESTING June 20, 2013April 28, 2018

Question: I’m 43, in decent shape, and would like to improve. I ride about 100 miles a week, an hour at a time, and my heart rate averages about 145 beats per minute. I tend to really push hills, up to 175 bpm. Should I decrease intensity, or increase it? — David A.

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How Can I Gain Climbing Power?
ByRich TESTING April 20, 2012June 5, 2015

Question: I’m a 48-year-old recreational rider who trains 100-200 miles a week. I’m not built like a climber and go up hills slowly. This year, I’ve climbed a lot, ridden 2 or 3 “spinning” classes each week and lifted weights. But when the road gets steep, I still lack power to turn the gears. How…

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How Should I Train for Short, Steep Hills?
ByRich TESTING April 20, 2012March 11, 2015

Question: I’m a 44-year-old recreational rider who also does a couple of citizens races each year. I can keep up on the flats and even long climbs, but I get dropped on short, steep hills. To me, this says that I need to work on my power at lactate threshold so I can hang on…

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Cycling Past 40

Why Weight Training Is Vital for Aging Cyclists

Bicycling-Related Injuries Up Among Riders 45 and Older

How Much Intensity Is Enough?

How Can I Gain Climbing Power?

How Should I Train for Short, Steep Hills?

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