Building My Litespeed With Shimano Components: Part 3
By Rick Schultz Last time we determined correct length of caliper mounting bolts and placed an order. To get everyone back up to speed, the bolts came in!
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Is Cycling Good for 50 Year Olds
By Coach John Hughes Dick S writes, “I know I should get more exercise and lose weight. I tried jogging and it hurts and isn’t any fun. I’m an okay swimmer but it’s hard to make time to get to the pool. I’m embarrassed to go to the gym because I’m not in very good…
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No Evidence Cycling Weakens Bones
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. No data exists in the scientific literature showing that any type of exercise weakens bones. Bone growth depends on the forces exerted on them by gravity and contracting muscles. So any activity or exercise that causes you to contract your muscles will strengthen bones (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,…
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How to Stay Fit, Fresh & Enjoy the Holidays
By Coach John Hughes Brent Bookwalter, a pro who raced for BMC, advised that if you have a choice between an extra 20 minutes of riding or spending that time recovering, choose recovery. Think of the holidays as time for quality recovery, a time to gain freshness. Freshness means that you are fully recovered from…
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Ask the Coach: Why Is My Heart Rate Different on the Trainer?
By Coach John Hughes Eli writes, “We are approaching the end of the biking season for all but the most hardy riders. I will be riding an exercise bike. “I have asked the same question of many others including fitness trainers at the gym and a cardiologist in the bike club. No one has been…
