July 4, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 15 Tips for Riding Your Best Century By Coach John Hughes For many of us the big event of the season is a specific century or a gran fondo in which we want to do our best. You may want to finish your first century….
June 27, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 14 Ways for Big Riders to Improve by Coach John Hughes Despite being a big rider in the peloton, “Miguelón” or “Big Mig,” won the Tour de France from 1991 through 1995, the only five-time winner to achieve those victories consecutively. He won the Giro…
June 20, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Heat Tolerance and Aging by Coach John Hughes I was 46 when I bought my home in Boulder, CO in 1995 and the heating and cooling systems were like a cabin. When it was cold I chopped wood and built fires in the wood stoves….
June 13, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. What Is the Best Electrolyte Supplement? By Coach John Hughes Even in very hot conditions, most of the heat is generated by your body, which is only about 25% efficient. For every four calories you burn, only one calorie provides energy to move you forward—and…
June 6, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat By Coach John Hughes I raced the Furnace Creek 508 through the Mojave Desert and Death Valley twice. I set a course record and won both times. I raced for over 30 continuous hours in each of those…
