By Coach John Hughes Four people contacted me in the last week about cramping problems. RBR reader Tom J. e-mailed an excellent set of questions on cramping. Part 1 discusses his problems, which are common to many roadies, and what scientists know about cramps. Part 2 will discuss the role of supplements and other ways of preventing cramps. The Problem Tom writes: When I … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1
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Ask the Coach: How to Get Rid of Aches and Pains of Aging?
By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Paul writes, “Any way of getting ride of some of those aches and pains associated with aging? I’m only 50 and it’s really starting to get to me. There’s no real pattern to the aches/pains. Sometimes more when I first awake, sometimes starts later in the day. Sometimes muscles, sometimes joints, probably more limbs than trunk. I'm a mailman, so I … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: How to Get Rid of Aches and Pains of Aging?
Ride of Silence
By John Yoder On Wednesday evening May 16, I was part of a group of about 50 cyclists who rode slowly and quietly for an hour through the residential streets of my hometown, Goshen, Ind. As bicycle parades go, this was a very modest one: there were no banners, no police escort and no coordinated clothes to identify us as coherent group. What we did have was a common purpose: … [Read more...] about Ride of Silence
Don’t Get Dropped! How to Hang On With a Group of Faster Cyclists
By Lars Hundley Next year I'll turn 50. Over the past several years, my cycling training has changed significantly -- for multiple reasons. Just six years ago, I rode more than 10,000 miles in a year training for Leadville. And five years ago at this time of year I was in peak condition, fully prepped for the June Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race. I injured my back … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Dropped! How to Hang On With a Group of Faster Cyclists
Try These Cycling Intervals to Get Faster on A Bike
Ever wondered about the very best interval to improve your cycling fitness? Unfortunately there's not a single interval method that does it all. It depends on which aspect of your fitness you are attempting to improve. Instead of getting hung up on trying to determine whether a particular interval is "the very best one" to make you faster, consider this -- which type of … [Read more...] about Try These Cycling Intervals to Get Faster on A Bike