By Elizabeth Wicks (Note from Coach John Hughes: Elizabeth Wicks, 71, lives in the central Massachusetts area just north of Worcester and has been an endurance cyclist for 20 years. She rides year-round and logged 5,500 miles in 2013, 5,700 miles in 2014 and 5,824 miles so far in 2015 (aiming for 6,000). She has…
Question: I’ll be riding my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine indoor trainer for several months this winter and I wondered how I can tell if I’m improving over the course of the workouts? Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The best way to gauge improvement is to ride your trainer with a power meter on your bike. Then…
By Jim Langley Yes, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all over already, but I bet you’re still shopping for that special something for the cyclist on your list. As I’ve done for the past few years, here are a few fun gift suggestions for 2-wheeler types – most with a technical twist…
“Bikes vs Cars” Set to Launch A new documentary film that advocates for bike-friendly cities in the 21st century will be released in select theaters around the U.S. Friday. The film, and a related app, has been inspiring a new approach to urban planning that could lead to better designs, smarter political decisions and reduced CO2…
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Before driving to K.C. last week for my annual Thanksgiving trip to visit my mom and family, I had already been forced into a few indoor workouts by weather and early darkness. I actually don’t mind the occasional indoor session in the winter; I appreciate the change…
