by Fred Matheny I live in arid western Colorado, so riding in the rain isn’t a common experience. I rarely face the challenge of bicycling on slick roads. (Sometimes the roads are slippery from a passing cattle drive, but that’s a different story!)
by Fred Matheny I was once riding with some friends over Black Mesa near Gunnison, Colorado. The road climbs onto the mesa and then rolls up and down along its edge. It’s a rhythmless ride because you’re always climbing and descending. On the third or fourth long hill, one of the riders gasped: “Is it…
Question: I am 71 and live in Ashland, Oregon, and am a passionate “roadie.” Have been riding for quite some time and am quite fit. Any thoughts or suggestions you can make about dealing with mild to moderate sciatica? Any resources you might suggest would be appreciated. Very much enjoy your contributions to the cycling…
By Arnie Baker By understanding the variables of bicycling workouts, you will understand how workout programs function to achieve different ends and be better able to design your own.
Question: After watching so many crashes in this year’s Tour de France, it happened to me on a group ride the other day. I touched wheels with the rider in front of me, and in a split second, I was on the pavement. I reached out my hand to try to stop my fall and…
