Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley You may have noticed that at the bottom of every Tech Talk there’s a little note that reads, “Ride total: X,XXX,” where the Xs are replaced with a number. Today’s number is 9,164. If you divide today’s number by 365, you will see that 9,164 daily consecutive rides equals a little over 25 years. I thought I’d make an official announcement … [Read more...] about A Huge Personal Goal Achieved
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What’s the average speed of a beginner cyclist?
Reader Question: What kind of average speed should I expect as a beginner road cyclist? Stan Purdum replies: Many beginning road cyclists ride at average speeds between 10 and 14 mph on the road. It’s certainly possible to sustain a higher speed, and some new riders who were already runners or some other type of endurance athlete may pedal at 15-18 mph or even higher. … [Read more...] about What’s the average speed of a beginner cyclist?
Sunlight: More than Vitamin D
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. For many years I have offered my opinion that sunlight provides benefits that are not gained just from taking vitamin D pills. Recent research is confirming that opinion, and many scientists now believe that low vitamin D blood levels are only a marker for not getting enough sunlight. People who get little sunlight are at increased risk for heart … [Read more...] about Sunlight: More than Vitamin D
Jumping Rope for Cyclists: An Interview with Buddy Lee
By Lars Hundley Recently, I came across a new book about jump rope workouts called 101 Best Jump Rope Workouts, by Buddy Lee. The book piqued my interest initially because my own experience with jumping rope has been that it is extremely aerobically demanding and also also requires a lot of coordination. The book led me down a path that ended up at this YouTube video of Mr. … [Read more...] about Jumping Rope for Cyclists: An Interview with Buddy Lee
Anti-Aging: You’re Only as Old as You Think
By Coach John Hughes 83-year old Joe Shami, of Lafayette, CA climbed Mount Diablo last year for the 500th consecutive week. Diablo (3,849) is at sea level about 40 miles east of San Francisco, CA. Most of the 11-mile climb is a 10-12 percent grade averaging 8 percent. “The wall” the final stretch to the top is 17-19 percent. Wow! He rides from his home and depending on the … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: You’re Only as Old as You Think