By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Have you wondered whether you burn more calories when you run or when you ride a bicycle? The standard comparison is that one mile of running equals a little more than three miles of cycling, but that’s lousy science. It all depends on how intensely you exercise. Running requires the same amount of energy per mile at any speed (generally 110 calories … [Read more...] about Which Burns More Calories, Running or Cycling?
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Quick Tip: Beat Unpredictable Spring Weather
Remember the cardinal rule of riding in bad weather: Conditions always seem worse from inside a warm house than they do from the saddle of your bike. If you get out there, properly equipped, cycling is not only possible, it's fun. Some of your most memorable rides will be rainy ones. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Beat Unpredictable Spring Weather
Bicycle Solitaire
By Stan Purdum For most cyclists in these anxious days, riding solo is the choice that best fits the stay-at-home guidelines currently in place in most states. Those rules generally permit outside exercise, but with the stipulation that we all stay at least six feet apart. (The only exception is if you are cycling with another member of your household.) … [Read more...] about Bicycle Solitaire
Vehicular Cycling: Tips for Safer Cycling, Part 2
By Coach John Hughes Many of you made very helpful comments on Part 1 last week — I’m super pleased at the interest in rider safety! Fellow roadies comments: It’s no good that I am right if I am also dead — Monica: I am the most defensive rider out there. My philosophy is never ever ride in front of a stopped vehicle until I make eye contact with the driver. Never … [Read more...] about Vehicular Cycling: Tips for Safer Cycling, Part 2
Quick Tip: Slalom through consecutive corners!
Most riders can corner competently when they have only one bend to think about. But when corners come quickly, one after another as they might on a curvy country road or descent, you need rhythm and planning to stay smooth and in control. Next time you're riding on a twisty road, work on these skills: … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Slalom through consecutive corners!