January 14, 2021 Sweet Spot Training for Every Rider: Part 2 By Coach John Hughes In part 1 Sweet Spot Training for Every Rider I described the benefits of Sweet Spot workouts improve a rider’s sustained power. This means that at a given level of effort you’re going faster. Even if you don’t use a…
January 7, 2021 Sweet Spot Training for Every Rider By Coach John Hughes I coach riders with goals as diverse as generally improving performance, riding better on club rides, completing a first 100K or 100 mile ride, riding a multi-day tour, or racing. My clients’ ages range from the 40s to 70s. They aren’t elite athletes…
December 31, 2020 Can I Bicycle in the Winter? By Coach John Hughes Will asks, “I started riding this year and really enjoy it. I’d like to keep riding this winter but a trainer sounds boring. Is it reasonable to keep riding outside?” Coach Hughes: Take it from a Coloradoan. Yes you can ride outside…
December 24, 2020 Riding Gravel Is Good for Everyone By Coach John Hughes And it doesn’t have to be expensive. I frequently ride gravel roads and bike trails on my road bike and really enjoy it as a literal change of pace with new scenery. I ride 28 mm tires on the road and they’re…
December 17, 2020 Is Cycling Good for 50 Year Olds? By Coach John Hughes Dick S writes, “I know I should get more exercise and lose weight. I tried jogging and it hurts and isn’t any fun. I’m an okay swimmer but it’s hard to make time to get to the pool. I’m embarrassed to…
