One great benefit of being a dedicated cyclist is the friendships that come with it. Cycling attracts people from all walks of life, all income groups and from totally diverse backgrounds. The thread that binds us is the machine we so dearly love — and the adventures we share while riding it.
If it’s so cold in your area that riding borders on dangerous, you can still get out on the road for safe workouts. Simply adopt a skier’s trick and stop in “warming huts” to combat the chill. The warming hut can be your house. Use a route that begins at your doorstep and takes 30-45…
By Coach John Hughes My long-time friend Bruce Perry asked me a good question. I met Bruce and his wife Becky when we rode the PAC Tour Transcontinental in 1988. Bruce and Becky rode tandem. We averaged 152 miles / day for 17 straight days. I remember a couple of days that were almost double…
If you’re like most cyclists, hills are a real limiter. You do fine on the flats but on steep stuff your lungs scream. You gasp for breath and soon slow to a crawl. Get help from the technique known as belly breathing. If you look at profiles of pro riders on their bikes, they often…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. You should never suffer from frostbite: painful freezing that can cause permanent loss of skin, and can be followed by loss of fingers, ears, toes, or even arms and legs. You get plenty of warning before your skin starts to freeze. First your fingers feel cold and then your skin starts…
