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…
August 8, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. I’m 70! Yikes!!! Lessons from my Journey Through Life By Coach John Hughes Chronological aging is unavoidable; however, you can chose how you live the journey. I was born in 1949. Starting when I was 30 each decade I chose a significant cycling event. Read…
August 1, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 12 Myths About Hydration and Cycling by Coach John Hughes Dehydration hurts performance, right? Pro stage racers ride so hard that their guts can’t absorb enough fluid to replace all that they are losing in sweat. Race rules also restrict when a rider can get…
