If there's one trait that distinguishes pros from recreational riders, it's how they pace their training. Professional riders can go fast because when they train hard (or race), they go like lightning. But when they train slowly, they go very, very slowly. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Vary the Intensity Cycling
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Interview with Amy Schultz, PT, DPT, CSCS
By Rick Schultz This is a short interview with Amy Schultz, PT, DPT, CSCS. Bike Fitness Coaching discussed the latest thoughts on her training then and what she would do different now. … [Read more...] about Interview with Amy Schultz, PT, DPT, CSCS
Ask the Coach: How Should a Beginning Cyclist Train?
By Coach John Hughes Training stress + rest = training success When asked how to improve Eddy “the Cannibal” Merckx put it simply, “Ride more!” Merckx was the most successful professional racer of all time. Merckx achieved 525 victories over his eighteen-year career. He won the Tour de France five times, the Tour of Italy five times, the Tour of Spain, all the spring … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: How Should a Beginning Cyclist Train?
Quick Tip: When is It Time to Quit a Ride or Event?
When is it smart to quit a race, century or even a tough training ride? When is it okay to battle on? Here are some questions to ask yourself when Mr. DNF is calling your name. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: When is It Time to Quit a Ride or Event?
More Lessons from My 92-Year-Old Hero
By Coach John Hughes I wrote a recent column on My 92-Year-Old Hero: What We Can Learn. I’m living with Rick helping him to recover from a fall. … [Read more...] about More Lessons from My 92-Year-Old Hero