By Rick Schultz When it comes to recovery after cycling, both active and inactive (passive) recovery have their place, and the “better” option often depends on the intensity and type of the previous ride, as well as a rider’s current physical state. Active Recovery Active recovery involves engaging in low-intensity exercise after a strenuous workout….
By Coach Fred Matheny Cycling can make your hands buzz like a beehive or, worse, put your fingers to sleep. Hand discomfort is usually caused by improper bike fit. But poor riding technique also plays a role. Gripping the bar in one position for long periods is a sure way to make hands and fingers…
By Kevin Kolodziejski They All Require ‘Constant Readjustment’ If You Want to Get Them Right It may not make sense to you that a book titled The Book of Tea is as much about Eastern philosophy as the drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of Camellia senensis in boiling water. But a key takeaway…
QUESTION: I’ve enjoyed cycling for years, including some multi-day trips and adventures. But some time ago, my wife underwent a health change that has made her more reliant on me for care. But she is mostly self-sufficient a day at a time, and lately, she’s been encouraging me to look for some single-day bike events…
Question: I took up cycling this year to lose some weight (okay, a lot of weight). I started with a mountain bike but soon discovered I loved being a roadie, so I switched over. As the pounds peeled off, I started riding farther. My goal is to do a century by the end of the…
