Try this on your next bike ride. Scoot on the saddle. Many cyclists always sit in one spot. Off season rides or recovery rides are a great time to experiment with moving around. Scooting helps you increase pedaling cadence or power. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Scoot Around on Your Bicycle Saddle
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Nutrition for Performance
By Coach John Hughes My client Vince recently wrote me, “This was not my best ride. Maybe my worst. A few 18-20 percent grades that I walked. Lots of 10-15 percent hills. I was struggling at 9 mph for a time and quickly added calories and jumped to 13 plus mph. I need more calories.” Vince figured out by the end that he needed to eat more calories. If he’d just … [Read more...] about Nutrition for Performance
Training for Cyclists with Limited Time
by Fred Matheny “If only I had more time to train, I’d be in super shape.” Ever overhear that comment on the club ride? I bet you have. You may have even said it yourself. It ranks way ahead of other cycling “if only’s”—wishes for more power, a faster sprint, or a lighter bike. Give me 20 hours a week on the bike, we fantasize, and Sagan would be in trouble. Sorry. … [Read more...] about Training for Cyclists with Limited Time
Showstoppers I: How to Avoid Bonking while Cycling
By Coach John Hughes “Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer came down on her head. ”Bang! Bang! Maxwell’s silver hammer made sure that she was dead.”— Paul McCartney McCartney said, “Maxwell's Silver Hammer was my analogy for when something goes wrong out of the blue.” (beatlesbible.com) That’s bonking! You’re riding along under a blue sky and all of a sudden … [Read more...] about Showstoppers I: How to Avoid Bonking while Cycling
Different Types of Cycling Fitness, and Why They Matter
by Arnie Baker, MD The lungs are usually not the limiting factor in aerobic fitness. They are very efficient in transferring oxygen from small airways to the blood. Although not the limiting factor, the athlete’s perception of aerobic limitation is usually felt in the lungs. Fitness means different things to different people. Some aspects of fitness are very specific to … [Read more...] about Different Types of Cycling Fitness, and Why They Matter