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…
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.
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…
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…
By Coach John Hughes Riders 50 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the cycling community. Here are several reasons among others. Long-time exercisers such as former runners, triathletes and others are switching to cycling because it’s easier on aging muscles and joints. Around 50 the physical signs of aging become more apparent….
