Question: How do you keep motivated to ride? When I have a goal, like a century, I do fine. But after the ride, I lose the motivation to continue. I let a day or two slide by, and soon it has stretched into weeks and months. What’s the secret to consistent riding? — Jim R….
Question: My boyfriend is doing a 300-hour regimen of slow riding (recommended by a coach) to build capillaries. The coach says if he rides harder during this period, he will prematurely destroy the budding capillaries. He rides three times a day — at dawn, lunch and dusk. Great for relationships! Is this a legitimate training…
Question: I commute 17 miles each way on varied terrain. A rear rack, trunk and lights add 8-10 pounds to the bike. I train by time trialing on the way in and then back home again. I keep my heart rate up to about 90% of max for these TT intervals and continue to go…
Question: I had a great spring and summer on the bike, winning a local race and setting a personal record in a century. But recently my performance has leveled off. I don’t feel like riding, and I’m making excuses to avoid group rides where I might have to go fast. What’s happening? — Samantha B….
Question: I am 41 and have been seriously riding for two years. I did three centuries last year along with several 40- to 60-mile rides and my usual daily 25-miler. The problem is that I can’t boost my average speed past 16-17 mph. I huff and puff to keep up with riders in my club….
