By Coach John Hughes My client Ted is going to the Alps later this month with a buddy to climb some of the classic climbs of the Tour de France including Alpe d’Huez, the Col de la Madeleine, and the Glandon. Their rides will take from 3:00 – 4:30 hours and the daily rides range…
By Coach John Hughes Summer is coming and you’re probably planning a long ride. You may not be up for a century but look forward to the club’s 50-miler or a 100K with a friend. Or you may be preparing for a century, 200K or longer. Whatever the distance here are 12 potential mistakes to…
By Rick Schultz Hunter Allen of Peaks Coaching Group recently updated one of his articles located at https://shoppeaks.com/balance-an-introduction-to-left-right-power-data/. This is a must read for those that are considering purchasing a power meter – or, should I say dual-power meters. Please read the article first, then read my reply to my clients that ask me which…
By Coach John Hughes “Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer came down on her head. ”Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer made sure that she was dead.”— Paul McCartney McCartney said, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer was my analogy for when something goes wrong out of the blue.” (beatlesbible.com) That’s bonking! You’re riding along under a blue sky and…
By Coach John Hughes Your legs make about 5,000 revolutions each hour you ride! In one study of 518 recreational cyclists an astounding 85% reported at least one non-traumatic injury in a year. The affected joints were:
