Question: You’ve mentioned you’re fighting aging by riding hard at times, even during winter. I’m 59 and would like to know more about your program so I can stave off the Grim Reaper. — Melvin C. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: No training program will keep Mr. Reaper away if he has your number. But as…
Question: I’m 40 and have been increasing my training annually for the last three years. I accumulated about 4,000 miles last year and regularly rode or raced 50+ miles on both Saturday and Sunday. I did fine on Saturday, but I noticed a lack of power for the Sunday event. Maybe it’s my age. Do…
I bought the bike of my dreams last year, a Seven Alta. It comes in at just over 16 pounds. I love the bike, but I had a scary experience recently while riding in Big Bend National Park in Texas. I was descending out of Chisos Basin — a long, winding and very fast descent…
Question: I’m an old roadie, accustomed to brushing off my tires with my fingers or gloved palm whenever I ride through debris. The habit comes from riding with sew-ups back in the day. Now, after a long absence from cycling, I’m back in the saddle on a new (and incredibly lightweight!) bike with clincher tires….
By Westly Windsor Excitement and concern had been building since leaving Australia. For my few days in Paris before the event, I left the boxed bike at the luggage department at the airport as it was too difficult to lug onto the trains and metro. Also, I was to rendezvous with the organising bike tour…
