By Martin Sigrist One of the nice things about cycling is that it gives you time to think and recently my thoughts turned to all the other nice things that cycling has to offer. I came up with ten “reasons to ride” but I am sure I’ve missed some so would be interested to hear…
By Kevin Kolodziejski My last article, “How Much Does Bicycle Weight Matter?,” gives example after example where shaving grams from your bicycle is the financial equivalent to dry shaving your legs with a dull razor after a long winter of negligence. The conclusion of the column, though, offers an alternative that neither nicks nor cuts or…
By Coach John Hughes Last week I wrote about mistakes many riders in their 50s and beyond make. To reach a rider’s goals, knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do.
By Paul Gascoyne What is aerobic decoupling, and why should you care? Aerobic decoupling, simply put, is when your heart rate drifts away from the power or pace you’ve been maintaining in a workout. When your heart rate is running parallel to these metrics, they are coupled. If your heart rate drifts, they become decoupled….
By Martin Sigrist Accidental falls in the USA, UK and many other countries account for as many premature deaths each year as road traffic accidents (1,2,3,4). Every year millions of falls cause serious injuries which can lead to a sudden and immediate permanent reduction in life quality. In the USA hospitalization rates due to falls…
