September 12, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 10 Tips to Improve Your Mental Toughness By Coach John Hughes My client David finished the arduous Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) covering 1219km (758 miles) in 89 hours 20 minutes. (90 hours was the cut-off for an official finish.) This is the total time including all the…
September 5, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. How to Improve as a Cyclist By Coach John Hughes On August 1, 2019, Patricia Anne Baker set the Masters Women’s 80-84 Hour World Record of 27.447km (17.96 mi). Wow! Although this column describes how an older rider can improve, the principles apply to all…
August 29, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Cycling in the Heat 101 By Coach John Hughes The human engine is very inefficient. Only about 20 – 40% of the calories you burn move you down the road. The other 60 – 80% generate heat, which must be dissipated. This is why you…
August 22, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 6 Muscle Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Cramps By Coach John Hughes Yikes! All of a sudden a muscle locks up. We’ve all suffered cramps. Muscle fatigue is one cause of cramps. Strength training helps to prevent cramps. Why do specific muscles cramp? Depending on which…
August 15, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 3 Tips to Make You a Better Cyclist By Coach John Hughes Training in the Sweet Spot is the best way to improve your sustained power. The Sweet Spot is above a brisk conversational pace. You can still talk but only in short phrases. Your…
