Question: Will it hurt me to ride my bike while I have a cold? —Leslie P. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: The answer depends on what you mean by “hurt me.” Since the so-called “common cold,” can refer to a variety of respiratory ailments and can range from “mild” to “acute,” the standard rule of thumb…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Could you ever see yourself spending $10,000 a year for a cycling coach? Back in the aughts, I raced against a guy who told me he was paying $1 less than that. That his coach is Canadian Brian Walton, a former 18-year road cycling pro whose palmarès also included winning a silver medal in…
Question: As a cyclist, I’m used to having muscle cramps in my legs from time to time, especially after I’ve really pushed myself on the bike. But sometimes, after rides where my legs have been just fine, the muscles in my toes and/or feet and/or ankles will cramp up. What’s going on, and how can…
By Kevin Kolodziejski You’ve read, heard, or maybe even been lectured by a friend or family member not to live in the past. Regardless of the source, it’s good advice for sure. But are you sure you know how to do so? I thought I was. I thought wrong. Not terribly wrong, but still. For while I was being…
By Stan Purdum Our permanent residence is in Ohio, but for the last 10 years, my wife and I have spent the winter months in Florida, where we owned a villa. I always took my bike along, so each year, I managed to log some 800 miles or so on local roads and paved trails…
