By Kevin Kolodziejski Feeling nauseated is no fun. The same can be said for vomiting. Unrelenting hiccuping — the type so persistent you have trouble eating and sleeping — is no day at the beach either. But whether there’s sand between your toes or not, these three unpleasantries are all too often part of your days if…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Today’s request for help comes from a Texan roadie named Phil, who has been reading and commenting on RoadBikeRider for many years (thanks Phil!). I share his question and my reply below (which I already sent him). As you’ll read, my advice to Phil is pretty basic and has…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Going to a time trial with the goal of placing first in my age group and then shocking the hell out of everyone — including myself — by clocking the fastest time overall. I wish I still could do that (boy, do I ever), but I know it’s a never-again occurrence. I did…
QUESTION: I got my first road bike three years ago and fell in with a group of racers at work. We’ve been doing fast 30-mile lunchtime rides with a good deal of climbing. I’m improving quickly, but I still get dropped near the finish. My friends say, “The only way to ride at 30 mph…
QUESTION: During typical years when there’s racing, I like to ride 40 kilometer (24.8-mile) time trials and the occasional road race. How far should I ride in training? I’m wondering if long (4- or 5-hour) rides are necessary? — Patrick A. RBR REPLIES: Good question. Early in the spring when you’re building endurance, longer rides…
