By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Pro bike racers retire all the time, and many are never heard from again unless they decide to make a second career in the industry (say, running a race team like Jonathan Vaughters, founding an apparel company like George Hincapie). When given the chance to recount their careers on the way out, most offer the typical platitudes about … [Read more...] about ‘I Am Not Going to Ever Ride Again if it’s Raining’
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How I Became a Cycling Mentor
By John Yoder The summer I retired, our office hired a young intern named Roseabeth who was interested in cycling and, like me, lived in the same town 15 miles from our work. When she heard that I commuted to work by bike, she asked if she could ride with me some morning and learn the route I used. I said that I'd be happy to show her the route – and so, my mentoring … [Read more...] about How I Became a Cycling Mentor
Tips For Keeping Your Maximum Heart Rate Up as You Age
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Your maximum heart rate is the fastest your heart can beat and still pump blood effectively through your body. As you age, your maximum heart rate drops. This means that your heart is weaker and more susceptible to damage, and you can't exercise as fast over distance as you could when you were younger. How fast you can run, cycle, ski or swim over … [Read more...] about Tips For Keeping Your Maximum Heart Rate Up as You Age
QoW Results Update – Just How Fit Are We Roadies?
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher I'm long overdue in providing one of my favorite types of articles – updating you on some of our most interesting recent poll results. Before I get into the individual polls, here's my one-sentence synopsis: RBR readers are a pretty fit lot who help fellow cyclists in need, wear bright, colorful jerseys and use daytime rear flashers … [Read more...] about QoW Results Update – Just How Fit Are We Roadies?
Why I Coach By Intensity
By Coach John Hughes All of my clients are middle age or older, have families, jobs and other interests besides cycling. Some just want to stay fit, while others race or train for specific organized events and tours. In other words, they’re typical roadies. They hire me because they want to be better roadies and want to be smart about how to become better. They don’t have … [Read more...] about Why I Coach By Intensity