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…
December 10, 2020 Ask the Coach: Why Is My Heart Rate Different on the Trainer? By Coach John Hughes Eli writes, “We are approaching the end of the biking season for all but the most hardy riders. I will be riding an exercise bike. I have asked the same question of many others including fitness…
December 3, 2020 Anti-Aging: Too Much Stress Shortens Your Life By Coach John Hughes As an RBR reader you probably know the major factors that affect how long you will live: Smoking shortens the life expectancy of 30-year-old men by 6.6 years and women by 5.5 years. Diabetes shortens the life expectancy of 30-year-old men…
