By Martin Sigrist Take away: “Every performance related ride should have three clear objectives, improving power, improving mental strength and reinforcing perishable skills.” A while back I made a comment on an RBR article saying that it is just not true that the older you get the worse you get. Lars got in touch and I’ve since contributed a few articles expanding on … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Training
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Quick Tip: Start Hills in an Easier Gear
Start up each hill in one gear lower than you need. Let's say you come to a hill that you usually begin in your 39x19-tooth gear. On a good day you make it to the top in this gear, but sometimes you don't. You have to shift to the 21 cog or even the 23, and you really slow down. Today, start up in the 21. Yeah, it'll seem too easy. But raise your pedaling rpm and you'll … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Start Hills in an Easier Gear
How Hot is Too Hot for Cycling?
QUESTION: How hot is too hot to be out riding my bike? I came home the other day from an afternoon ride and felt a little sick for the rest of the afternoon, with no appetite. - Arnold W RBR'S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: If you’re looking for a number, start with a feels-like temperature of 90 degrees (Fahrenheit), which is about where many forecasters start warning about dangerous … [Read more...] about How Hot is Too Hot for Cycling?
Cramps? Mustard’s No Miracle, But…
By Greg Conderacci The other day I was struggling through a hilly 200K ride when suddenly severe cramps stabbed my legs. If you’re a long-time fan of Coach John Hughes, as I am, you know why: too old, too hot, too fast, and not enough training, hydration or electrolytes. … [Read more...] about Cramps? Mustard’s No Miracle, But…
Anti-Aging: The Optimal Riding Weeks
By Coach John Hughes This column is about the optimal riding weeks plural because we’re each an experiment of one. The optimal riding week for you may not be the optimal week for your buddy. And the optimal weeks depend on the times of the year. Most of my new clients are riding too many miles and as a result aren’t improving as much as they could. When I have a new … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: The Optimal Riding Weeks