June 4, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Why Do an Older Cyclist’s Legs Hurt? By Coach John Hughes My 70-year-old client Elliot who lives in Seattle sent me his monthly report. Elliot rode all winter and spring in Seattle’s rain and has a great endurance base. His priority now is increasing his…
May 28, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. “What a Drag it is Getting Old” By Coach John Hughes This is the first line of Mother’s Little Helper written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1966 when they were 23 — they’re now 76. Mother’s Little Helper is Meprobamate a tranquilizer and…
Simple Home Exercise for Knee Pain By Jim Langley I’m opening this week with a funny story because I’m in a much better mood recently (tell you why in a minute). It’s a tale about something that happened while my wife Deb and I were biking across country in the winter of 1979. Read more. Quick…
May 21, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. More on Avoiding Boredom on Long Solo Rides By Coach John Hughes In a recent newsletter Taylor Q. asked How to Avoid Boredom on Long Rides? The column had three excellent suggestions. Although I ride with friends, I enjoy riding alone, too. I go where…
How To Choose Cycling Shorts You should choose road-cycling shorts based on the quality of materials and construction. But also crucial is how well they conform to your unique anatomy. Sometimes a relatively inexpensive pair may work better for you than a high-dollar model. Shorts, like saddles, are tough to recommend because of differences in…
