QUESTION: Climbing kills my legs. On a long hill or a sequence of short climbs, I can feel my strength ebb. What's the best way to ride a hill, and how can I build strength and stamina? -- David W. … [Read more...] about How Can I Get Stronger on Hills?
1Training & Health
Anti-Aging: The Full Body Workout
By Coach John Hughes We live in the Rocky Mountains near Winter Park, CO. To the west of us the Williams Fork wildfire is burning and to the north the Cameron Peak fire. Fortunately, neither is nearly as severe as the fires ravaging the west coast and it’s highly unlikely either of these fires would reach us. However, we live on three acres of woodland and for … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: The Full Body Workout
Part 2: Why is Riding With A Cyclist Mentality Dangerous?
By Coach Robert Wilhite At the ending of my last post, I alluded to writing a series about riding with a motorist mentality. If you didn't read that post, I hope you do, because it sort of set the stage for this series. Many cyclists, family and friends (especially in metro Atlanta) found out on Facebook I was hit by a car on March 8th of this year. It should have either … [Read more...] about Part 2: Why is Riding With A Cyclist Mentality Dangerous?
Resistance Training for Endurance Sports
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A recent review of 22 scientific studies shows that adding a resistance program such as lifting weights to endurance sports such as running or cycling can increase muscle size and strength, with greater benefit from low volume, high-resistance weight lifting than high volume, lower-resistance exercise (Human Movement, July 23, 2020;21(4);18-29). It … [Read more...] about Resistance Training for Endurance Sports
10 Common Cycling Mistakes to Avoid – Whether You’re a New or Veteran Rider
By Coach John Hughes Even veterans make mistakes! After 20 years of ultra racing and setting course records in the 508-mile Furnace Creek qualifier for the Race Across America, the 1200K Boston-Montreal-Boston, from Reno to Tucson and N-S across Oregon … … [Read more...] about 10 Common Cycling Mistakes to Avoid – Whether You’re a New or Veteran Rider