Looking for a Gran Fondo to ride near you? We've gathered up this list of every single Gran Fondo in the USA that we could find. If we have missed any, please leave a comment and let us know so we can look it up and verify and add it here. What is a Gran Fondo? A Gran Fondo is like a mix between an organized bicycle rally and a race. You can ride them fast or you can … [Read more...] about List of Gran Fondos in the USA
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Dealing With Piriformis Syndrome Bicycling
By Richard Ellin Question: I've been dealing with this condition for quite some time. The piriformis is a small muscle in the butt that primarily controls the orientation of the leg during biking, running, etc. It affects runners more than bikers. I have been trying to stay aerobic by using biking since running is not possible with … [Read more...] about Dealing With Piriformis Syndrome Bicycling
Training Principles and the Training Curve
By Arnie Baker Follow these training principles to keep yourself on track and motivated as a cyclist. Follow your own program. Some of us are relatively new to riding and some of us have been racing for years. Get hints and advice from others, but remember your training program is not the same as everyone else’s. … [Read more...] about Training Principles and the Training Curve
Fitness for Cancer Patients and Survivors
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. In October 2018 I reported on a huge study from the Cleveland Clinic that showed exercise reduced death rates from all causes during the 21-year study period and that those with the highest levels of fitness had the lowest death rates. Most dramatically, the study showed that a high level of fitness was more beneficial than not … [Read more...] about Fitness for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Enjoy Your Riding More: Training by Perceived Exertion
By Coach John Hughes I’m enjoying spring riding in Boulder, Colorado where I live. The fields are just starting to get green and beyond them the Rockies are still snow covered. And I have time to enjoy the scenery because I’m not staring at numbers on a heart rate monitor or power meter. I listen to my body and ride by Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Perceived exertion … [Read more...] about Enjoy Your Riding More: Training by Perceived Exertion