Question: I moved to Florida recently and enjoy the cycling here. I have ambitious ultra-distance goals for next season. I plan to do a brevet series starting in January and want to peak for a long event in July. Your eBooks have been very helpful, but I can’t figure out how to train in the “off season” down…
Question: I have a strange question for someone like you who lives in a cold climate. I’m in Phoenix and the winter weather begs me to come out and enjoy it. I just finished a great cycling year that included numerous double centuries, brevets and Paris-Brest-Paris. I want to ride long distances and have fun doing…
Question: I’m a relatively new rider and have read that a higher cadence is better, so I’m trying to increase mine to 100 rpm. I have no trouble maintaining 95-100 with my bike on a trainer, but when I reach 95 on the road, it feels unnatural. Is there something about riding outside that makes…
Question: I took up cycling three years ago and have gotten progressively addicted. Last year I rode almost 15,000 miles including many centuries. I could do it because I lived in Arizona. But I moved to Wisconsin in September and can’t ride outside due to the cold and snow. I’m getting depressed and morose. This…
Question: A few weeks ago, you said you were forgoing winter weight training for your legs in favor of low-cadence/high-resistance riding on an indoor trainer. I’m wondering how that’s going. — Vlad L. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: As of mid January, I’m pleased with the program. I’m lifting weights two or three times each week,…
