Editor's Note: Coach Dan Kehlenbach, a long-time coach of cyclists and other endurance athletes, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist, has graciously agreed to put together a monthly series of workouts for RBR readers. This workout features preparation exercises (Phase 1 & Phase 2 covered previously) before moving into the new Circuit workouts. … [Read more...] about Best Strength Training Exercises for Cyclists
1Training & Health
Sunscreen Info and Tips For Summer Riding
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher A while back we ran a Health Matters column on Wearing Sunscreen Under a Jersey. Click the link to read that column. It provides advice on combining sunscreen with whatever protection your jersey might already afford. Hint: It may not be much. It’s already been sizzling for the past few weeks in the Southeast, and summer … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Info and Tips For Summer Riding
Do You Have an Endurance Ride Planned this Summer?
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Just seven weeks ago RBR Premium Member Michael Povman asked us for advice on how to train for a 300K (187 miles). His longest ride to date had been an 80-miler. Coach John Hughes provided him with detailed recommendations in an Ask the Coach column: How Should I Best Train for a 300K? On Sunday, Michael wrote Coach Hughes … [Read more...] about Do You Have an Endurance Ride Planned this Summer?
Why Increasing Intensity is Good for All Road Cyclists
By Coach John Hughes I've written previously about the benefits of riding miles at a conversational pace. I've also explained that once you’ve built your endurance base in the spring, just riding more miles won’t make you a much better rider. Further, if you’ve been riding for years then just piling on more miles brings little improvement. Every roadie – from … [Read more...] about Why Increasing Intensity is Good for All Road Cyclists
How Excess Salt Affects You
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Two excellent recent studies from Germany and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee tell us that us excess salt: causes hunger, rather than thirst; breaks down muscle and fat; and may be a primary dietary factor in the high rates of obesity, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes in North America because it raises blood levels of adrenal hormones … [Read more...] about How Excess Salt Affects You