Breathe out hard, breathe in easy. by Fred Matheny Here's a technique I learned from 1984 Olympic road champion Alexi Grewal. Try it when climbing a long hill. … [Read more...] about Breathing Technique for Climbing Long, Hard Hills
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Become a Better Cyclist by Learning About the Training Triangle
by Arnie Baker, M.D. Here's an important truth about training. When you work on one particular aspect of fitness, others will suffer. The Problem The following triangles represent what is happening: The corners of the triangle might represent speed, endurance, and power. The triangle area represents the total amount of fitness. … [Read more...] about Become a Better Cyclist by Learning About the Training Triangle
How to Warm Up Correctly for Your Next Bike Race or Ride
by Fred Matheny Get your body ready before you ask it to perform. Why have a consistent warm-up routine? Why isn’t it sufficient merely to spin easily for the first few minutes of a ride? A structured warm-up accomplishes several important things: … [Read more...] about How to Warm Up Correctly for Your Next Bike Race or Ride
How to Do Interval Training
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If you want to improve your level of fitness, you can try interval training, the technique used by athletes in sports requiring speed and endurance such as cycling, skiing, running or swimming. They exercise very intensely, rest, and then alternate intense bursts of exercise and rest until their muscles start to feel heavy or tired. The American … [Read more...] about How to Do Interval Training
4 Tips for Cyclists When You’re Sick
By Coach John Hughes Being sick totally sucks! I know — I’ve had the flu for a week and am totally bummed. I love to XC ski and enjoy doing events. We have great conditions in Colorado. I was looking forward to the Latigo 15K, a race I’ve never done, on Sunday. However, I collapsed in bed yesterday after shoveling snow for just 10 minutes yesterday. No … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Cyclists When You’re Sick