Editor’s Note: Of late, we’ve been running a regular feature – providing a rundown from RBR Contributors on our favorites across the spectrum of components, nutrition, clothing, accessories, you name it. As we do these pieces, we’ve been compiling the variousreader comments and emails with your own favorites of those various pieces of gear. This week and for…
Today’s QT comes to us from Premium Member (and a regular correspondent of mine) Greg Titus, an Iowa roadie who admittedly has more dog issues than most roadies based on where he rides. But he’s developed what he believes to be the absolute best deterrent to any feisty, nuisance or attacking dog. He’s also graciously…
By Coach John Hughes You want to become a better cyclist. But what does “a better cyclist” mean for you? Better often means wanting to ride faster, or harder, or stronger. These are hallmarks of a roadie who might consider himself or herself a “performance rider.” Here are some examples of how performance…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of elite race walkers shows that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet will slow their race times and training (J of Physiology, February 14, 2017). Thirty world-class race walkers participated in an intense, high-speed training program and took in the same total calories. They were divided into three groups: High-carbohydrate Alternating…
In this new eArticle and new 5-article bundle, Coach John Hughes provides a range of targeted advice to make you a better cyclist. From the six success factors to cycling improvement (in How to Become a Better Cyclist) to getting the most out of your training, to maximizing your use of intensity for performance improvement, to optimizing…
