If you've ever watched a bike race or even seen a group of riders go by, you've seen drafting on a bike. But what are the real benefits of drafting? Drafting on a bike is a relatively straightforward bike riding skill that any cyclist can learn. It will make cycling with other riders dramatically more efficient, and also safer if you are using the correct technique. … [Read more...] about Cycling Skills: Beginner’s Guide to Drafting on a Bike
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Anti-Aging: Wising Up As You Age
By Coach John Hughes Aging involves not just physical changes but also cognitive and attitudinal changes, over which we have some control. Robin Saltonstall, Ph.D. is my long-time friend, former swim coach and sometimes tandem partner. We both live in Boulder, CO where she directs the 40plus Integrative Health Program. She works with people on the specific physical and … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Wising Up As You Age
More Reasons to Exercise as You Grow Older
By Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD Muscles are made up of thousands of muscle fibers just as a rope is made up of many strands. Each muscle fiber has a nerve that innervates it. With aging you can lose nerve fibers that, in turn, cause you to lose the corresponding muscle fibers, but exercising against resistance will make the remaining muscle fibers larger so they can generate more … [Read more...] about More Reasons to Exercise as You Grow Older
Ask the Coach: How Much Recovery Do You Need?
By Coach John Hughes My comments apply to all riders although the question comes from a senior. Chuck writes, “I am 68 years old. I raced in my 30’s and from 50-55. I find I am struggling a bit to adjust my riding to the aging process. I found early spring with the wind and weather in my hometown intervals were a fun thing to do. After 5.5 weeks I was quite tired. My focus is … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: How Much Recovery Do You Need?
Advice for 72 Year Old Attempting to Break Multiple Records Part 2: Freshness and Tapering
By Coach John Hughes My longtime friend Gerry Eddlemon will attempt to break his age 70+ world records for the 100K, 100-Mile, 6-Hour, 200K, 200-Mile, 12-Hour, and 24-Hour records and may also go for the 500-Mile and 1000K. The record attempts will probably be this weekend, May 5. The 100K record is smoking 3:35:21 / 17.31 mph and even the 200-mile record is a tough 13:41:07 … [Read more...] about Advice for 72 Year Old Attempting to Break Multiple Records Part 2: Freshness and Tapering