By Greg Conderacci We used to call him “Freddie Freewheel.” In the paceline, he had a distinct cycling pattern: pedal, pedal, pedal...coast...pedal, pedal, pedal....coast... Pretty soon, if you were on his wheel, YOU were pedaling the same way. And so was the guy behind you and the guy behind him... And that’s what an Energy Vampire does: destroys the rhythm … [Read more...] about Freeing Yourself of Freddie Freewheel
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Are You Riding with Energy Vampires?
By Greg Conderacci You know EXACTLY who I’m talking about. They can be strong, but they refuse to go to the front to take on the wind and to offer shelter, even briefly, to the other riders. They exude a negative, “elbows out” competitiveness. Sometimes, they’ll disrupt the flow, dashing ahead of the pack for no apparent reason. The group often will … [Read more...] about Are You Riding with Energy Vampires?
Take Advantage Of The Second Glycogen Window To Bicycle Better
By Kevin Kolodziejski Two months ago, a conviction of mine enkindled this column. That while benefits of bicycling abound, you and I really do so for the same reason: to feel good, to feel bad — to magically cram three weeks’ worth of ups and downs in three hours of exercise. … [Read more...] about Take Advantage Of The Second Glycogen Window To Bicycle Better
14 Training Rules for Older Riders
By Coach John Hughes 1. Experiment of one We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read some where. I’m recommending these training rules in response to a reader’s question. You can adapt these rules for your own … [Read more...] about 14 Training Rules for Older Riders
Why World Records in Endurance Sports Events Keep Getting Faster
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile. In the 66 years since that world record was set, more than 1600 men have run sub-four-minute miles (Track & Field News, May 2019). The current world record is 3:43.13. The incredible improvement in world records in endurance events in all sports is mostly due to changes in … [Read more...] about Why World Records in Endurance Sports Events Keep Getting Faster