by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A review of six major studies that measured salt intake by the amount of salt in the urine found that a high salt intake is associated with significantly increased risk for suffering heart attacks and strokes (NEJM, November 13, 2021). This review is extremely dependable because it measured salt intake directly…
By Coach John Hughes One of the most obvious changes as we age is we need more and better recovery. In this column I write about recovery in general and specifically the importance of the periodic week of the bike. Winter’s here and many riders are spending time on the trainer. I’m researching a column…
By Martin Sigrist Previously I’ve talked about using “stacking” to transform a workout from being just about improving physiology to instead not only get you fitter but prepare for all aspects of whatever challenge is being trained for. Stacking isn’t just for cycling. It’s a powerful concept that can be used in all aspects of…
By Kevin Kolodziejski 18-Wheeler Intervals, Anyone? Back in the day, I prided myself on being able to do some really intense training rides. And then, like the guy in “Pinball Wizard,” I went against a Tommy and handed my crown to him. Mike Miller’s a good friend and a guy I raced against for years who…
By Coach John Hughes It’s getting close to Thanksgiving! We don’t have enough snow in the mountains of Colorado to ski yet so my wife and I are headed to Santa Fe and Taos for some New Mexican sunshine and culture … and perhaps burritos, chile rellenos, chips and salsa instead of turkey. Here are…
