Today's QT comes to us from Premium Member Russ Starke, who offers a suggestion for how to not let idiot drivers drag you down during – or after – a ride. It's about shifting your mental focus from the negative side to the positive side. Here's what Russ wrote: We all have those occasions when a driver passes too closely or does something else to … [Read more...] about Good Vibes Keep a Ride Positive
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9 Tips for Eating and Drinking During Winter Bicycle Rides
By Coach John Hughes We have snow in the mountains! I live in Boulder, Colorado, and I love long cross-country ski outings. I also enjoy riding outdoors even when the temps are in the 20s. How do I keep fueled? First, I know my nutrition requirements: … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Eating and Drinking During Winter Bicycle Rides
Breakfast Skippers Have More Plaques
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new study surveyed more than 4,000 adults ages 40 to 54 about their breakfast habits and then checked them for heart attack risk factors. The researchers found that people who eat a large percentage of their total daily calories for breakfast have the fewest heart attack risk factors, while those who skip breakfast are more likely to have plaques in … [Read more...] about Breakfast Skippers Have More Plaques
My Favorite Strengthening and Stabilization Exercises, Part 1
By Coach Rick Schultz Last week, we launched Strengthening and Stabilization Training for the Cyclist, our new 44-page eBook in which my co-author and I clear up the confusion and take the guesswork out of knowing what to do, and how to do it, to implement a strengthening program that will ultimately make you a better cyclist. (Our companion eBook, Stretching and … [Read more...] about My Favorite Strengthening and Stabilization Exercises, Part 1
My Favorite Strengthening and Stabilization Exercises, Part 2
By Coach Rick Schultz Last week, we launched Strengthening and Stabilization Training for the Cyclist, our new 44-page eBook in which my co-author and I clear up the confusion and take the guesswork out of knowing what to do, and how to do it, to implement a strengthening program that will ultimately make you a better cyclist. (Our companion eBook, Stretching and … [Read more...] about My Favorite Strengthening and Stabilization Exercises, Part 2