Question: I’ve been riding centuries and double centuries for several years. Now I’d like to do some racing. I appreciate the danger to myself and others that I’d pose as a beginner. How do I learn to race safely? Do I need to join a club? — Sean O. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: There are 2…
Question: I just began racing at age 46 and find it impossible to keep up with category 5 fields or my 45+ age group. I’m a strong recreational rider and I believe I train enough by commuting and varying the intensity and distance. I can easily drop any of the people I ride with (not…
Question: My first road race this season had two 25-mile laps. On lap one, my teammates and I chased down two breaks. We didn’t chase the third break by two guys, and they stayed away. Their teammates blocked the entire pack by riding three abreast. Because of the centerline rule, no one could pass them and…
