by Arnie Baker, M.D. Power is the rate of work. Power meters provide the best measure of muscular work. Power on a bicycle is measured in watts. Power over time, or work, is measured in kilojoules. Power is a measure of workout intensity. Its key features are: Absolute, objective measure Race predictor Not affected by confounding variables. Unlike speed, for … [Read more...] about Cycling Training with a Power Meter
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Lost in Translation
by Scott Martin I made a huge tactical error on last Sunday’s group ride. I’m not talking about missing the break, getting boxed in during the sprint or blowing my nose on the beefy guy known as Steroid Sid. No, my big mistake was believing my buddy when he called that morning and said, “We’re going to take it easy today.” … [Read more...] about Lost in Translation
Is Road Cycling Dangerous?
QUESTION: I'm a mountain biker, but I want to get faster and I've heard that I should be training on a road bike if I want to improve my cardiovascular fitness. But I'm a little worried about traffic. Is road cycling dangerous? Bob R ANSWER: Worrying about distracted and drunk drivers or those with road rage against cyclists is a common occurrence with road cyclists. … [Read more...] about Is Road Cycling Dangerous?
A Reader Responds: Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Getting Slower
by Martin Sigrist Editor's note: A few weeks ago, we received an inspiring comment from one of our readers on the article by Coach Hughes, Setting Goals As You Grow Older. I traded emails with the commenter and asked if he would let us adapt his comments into a short article, and he agreed. Below is his commentary. … [Read more...] about A Reader Responds: Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Getting Slower
Pursued by the Peterbilt
By Stan Purdum One memorable day on my ride on US 62, from Niagara Falls, New York, to El Paso, Texas, occurred when I crossed the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. I started the day in Paducah, Kentucky. Here’s an excerpt from my book, about that ride, Playing in Traffic: … [Read more...] about Pursued by the Peterbilt