Jim Langley Replied: Shimano SPD cleats are super durable in my experience, and they tend to last at least several years even when used mountain biking and walking a lot on rocks and other damaging surfaces. So, unless you’ve walked in them a lot on hard terrain and used them hard on the bike, they…
(Over the next three issues, we’re going to focus on climbing. We’ll start today with a look at the psychological side of hauling yourself uphill. Then we’ll talk in more detail about how to climb short, steep hills. And, finally, we’ll provide climbing tips for the Clydesdales among us.) You’re riding with a friend who’s…
The hour record had already been broken three times in the past 10 months, with only one rider having fallen short in his attempt. Dowsett and Team Movistar studied the prior races and developed a plan for Dowsett to race slightly slower than Dennis, allowing the Brit to keep enough in reserve for the final…
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…
Cycling, Strength and Conditioning Coach I have been coaching cyclists and other endurance athletes since 1995. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, and have worked with people from all walks of life – athletes, military personnel, police officers, fire fighters, and people simply looking to stay healthy and enjoy life. As a coach,…
