March 7, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Secrets of a Cycling Streaker Jim’s Tech Talkby Jim Langley To prevent any unfortunate thoughts for anyone unfamiliar with the term in the title, I’ll start by explaining that a “cycling streaker” is someone who rides every day. The goal is to see how many…
February 28, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 4 Tips for When You’re Sick by Coach John Hughes Being sick totally sucks! I know — I’ve had the flu for a week and am totally bummed. I love to XC ski and enjoy doing events. We have great conditions in Colorado. I was…
February 21, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Ask the Coach: Reader Questions on Winter Training for Endurance By Coach John Hughes I’ve had several excellent follow-up questions on my column on 8 Tips for Endurance Training This Winter. Here are some of the questions that readers sent in, and my answers to…
February 14, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Carbo-Loading: A Coach’s View By Coach John Hughes Recently, Dr. Mirkin wrote a very informative article about why Carbohydrate Loading Does Not Work. His column is directed at racers. I coach regular roadies — not racers — and have a somewhat different point of…
February 7, 2019 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Getting Home With a Damaged Wheel By Jim Langley The goal of this tip is to make sure you can ride home if your wheel gets damaged out on the road. The reason this tip is important is because many modern road rigs (those…
