By Coach John Hughes This is the first line of Mother’s Little Helper written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1966 when they were 23 — they’re now 76. Mother’s Little Helper is Meprobamate a tranquilizer and in the song the mother keeps taking more and more until she overdoses. Then on August 20, 2019 the Stones wrapped up a three-year tour. Getting old hasn’t slowed … [Read more...] about “What a Drag it is Getting Old”
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Quick Tip: Don’t Get Dropped in Corners
You're out with the local training bunch and hanging fine on the rolling hills and windy sections. But every time the group goes around a corner, you get gapped by 20 or 30 feet. Cyclists tend to go hard out of corners. Cynics would say it's mob mentality. Some riders are fit enough to sprint away and so they do, simply to torture their peers. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Don’t Get Dropped in Corners
Quick Tip: Have a Purpose for Your Ride
Have a purpose on every ride. If you do, daily training becomes even more productive. Your fitness and bike-handling skills will improve faster. For example, organize your riding buddies into a paceline instead of a sloppy pack. Do hard turns at the front, then sit in to recover. This type of riding pays off in better drafting skills and a faster cruising speed. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Have a Purpose for Your Ride
Quick Tip: Check Your Speed Before Leading the Paceline
One of the common (and irritating) mistakes riders make in a paceline is accelerating while taking over the lead position. Maybe it happens because riders don't want the others to think they can't handle the pace. Rather than risk slowing down, they err by speeding up. The correct way is to maintain the speed as the former leader pulls off. Then you move forward, in … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Check Your Speed Before Leading the Paceline
Quick Tip: It’s Not Just About the Cleat Float
This quick tip comes from Coach Rick Shultz, an IBFI Level 3 certified professional bike fitter. More cleat float is not necessarily your solution to knee pain. Sure, you want a little float But it’s much more important to have your cleats adjusted correctly. And it's even more important to have the right crank arm length, as well as the correct saddle height. Most cyclists … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: It’s Not Just About the Cleat Float