April 1, 2021 Anti-Aging: 7 Nutrition Myths By Coach John Hughes Good nutrition makes a big difference in how you age. For example a study published in the journal Circulation concludes people who eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day have a 12% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, 10% lower risk…
March 25, 2021 Cycling Aerodynamics: Going Aero Without Going Broke By Kevin Kolodziejski Whether you race or not, whether you ride 10,000 miles a year or four-tenths of that in two, one thing’s for sure. It’s part of your cycling DNA. It’s the continual craving (except on recovery rides) to go just that little bit…
March 18, 2021 14 Training Rules for Older Riders By Coach John Hughes 1. Experiment of one We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read some where. I’m recommending these training rules…
March 11, 2021 Anti-Aging: 7 Myths about Training for Cyclists Over 50 By Coach John Hughes Riders 50 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the cycling community. However, perceptions, preconceptions and myths about aging and exercise that might be holding you back abound. Good news! Most of them aren’t true! Read more….
March 4, 2021 How This Record Setting 77-year-old Woman Does Sweet Spot Training By Coach John Hughes Elizabeth Wicks is an endurance rider. In 2019 she rode 7500 miles. That’s a good year for any rider … and she turned 75 that year! You can read about her 7500-mile year and the obstacles she had…
