By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. An important article in the May 19, 2017 New York Times discusses the latest accusations that some of America's top athletes are using supplements, both legal and illegal, in the hope that they will improve athletic performance. I will present a brief review of some of the supplements that the accused U.S. athletes are taking and comment on their … [Read more...] about Competitive Athletes and Doping
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Mental Preparation for an Important Bike Ride or Race: Tips to Help Any Cyclist
By Coach John Hughes Last weekend John Marsh and a buddy were slated to ride back-to-back centuries in a charity event. The course had about 4,500 feet of climbing each way over long, rolling hills. John and his buddy are both very fit and experienced century riders. John has ridden back-to-back days on multiple tours and events; his buddy has only ridden back-to-back days … [Read more...] about Mental Preparation for an Important Bike Ride or Race: Tips to Help Any Cyclist
The Big Ride: Following Coach Hughes’ Tips
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher If you just read Coach John Hughes' article, The Big Ride: Mental Tips to Help Any Rider, you know that this past weekend I did my own Big Ride. It was in the couple of weeks leading up to that 2-centuries in 2-days ride that Coach Hughes and I were swapping thoughts on how important the mental side is when riding big events. I told … [Read more...] about The Big Ride: Following Coach Hughes’ Tips
Eating While Riding: Is Sugar a Bad Thing?
By Coach John Hughes Spring is beautiful in Colorado! The hills are green from the early spring snowfalls and the lakes are full from runoff from the mountain snowpack. Last week I rode up to Carter Lake and back, a 3:30 jaunt that included exploring a dirt road variation. I seek out dirt roads because they are safer with much less traffic and more scenic, although the riding … [Read more...] about Eating While Riding: Is Sugar a Bad Thing?
How Can I Overcome My Fears of Riding?
Question: I have been reading your Newsletter for a while. I am a novice at biking and want to get better but am having a hard time. My problem is that I learned to ride a bike as an adult and somehow I struggle getting comfortable on the bike. I forced myself to ride on roads (prefer trails), I have done a couple of short triathlons and I have taken a couple of biking trips in … [Read more...] about How Can I Overcome My Fears of Riding?