May 14, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Ask the Coach: What Should a Beginning Cyclist Eat and Drink, pt. 2? By Coach John Hughes Last week I wrote about What a Beginning Cyclist Should Eat, which applies to all roadies. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends, depending on how big…
7 Ways to Seat Stubborn Bike Tires By Jim Langley For anyone who doesn’t know what it means to “seat” a tire, let’s start with an explanation. To “seat” or “seating” a tire is one of the final steps taken when installing most tires on bicycles and motor vehicles, too. Read more. 10 Tips to…
May 7, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 10 Essential Bike Handling Skills for Roadies By Coach John Hughes I turned 71 in April and rather than rueing my age, I’d set a challenging goal of cross-country skiing at least 71 days. I skied 75! My second goal was to continue to improve…
May 4, 2020 How to Descend Safely By Coach Fred Matheny Your fast friends go downhill in strange postures. One tucks low over the top tube and holds the handlebars close to the stem, his nose nestled between his knuckles. Another puts his hips behind the saddle, resting his stomach on the seat. And you’ve…
April 30, 2020 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Ask the Coach: What Should a Beginning Cyclist Eat and Drink, pt. 1? By Coach John Hughes Mike W.: Thanks for the column on How Can a Beginning Cyclist Improve? It was very helpful. I have a related question. I see lots of ads for…
