By Rick Schultz In Southern California, the "racing" season never ends. Due to cycling-friendly weather, "racers" go hard all year long. Creatures of habit doing the same rides 3-4 times a week. Same cyclists, same distances, same level of effort. After just a month or so, fitness levels plateau. … [Read more...] about Take Training and Fitness to the Next Level
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5 Easy DIY Energy Gel Recipes
By Marc Sexton Traditional energy gels may be convenient to purchase, but the cost can add up pretty quickly. Plus they’re often a pain to deal with while riding, creating sticky hands and pockets and producing a lot of garbage. For rides lasting longer an hour or two, I prefer to fill a small, reusable, semi-rigid gel flask (I created this one called Energy Flask) … [Read more...] about 5 Easy DIY Energy Gel Recipes
Sweet Spot Training for Every Rider
By Coach John Hughes I coach riders with goals as diverse as generally improving performance, riding better on club rides, completing a first 100K or 100 mile ride, riding a multi-day tour, or racing. My clients' ages range from the 40s to 70s. They aren't elite athletes with plenty of time to train. They're ordinary folks with jobs, families, social lives, chores — all … [Read more...] about Sweet Spot Training for Every Rider
How Can I Remember to Stay Fueled on Long Rides?
QUESTION: I've started doing long rides to build a base for ultra-distance racing when it starts back up. But I tend to bonk after three or four hours because I forget to eat and drink enough. Any ideas? -- Peter S. … [Read more...] about How Can I Remember to Stay Fueled on Long Rides?
Tips for Base Training in the Cold
By Coach John Hughes Base training has many important benefits. It increases: … [Read more...] about Tips for Base Training in the Cold