By Coach John Hughes I had my annual physical recently, and my doctor said that I’m the healthiest 67-year-old he’s ever seen! And I’m consistent – last year I was the healthiest 66-year-old he’d ever seen! That doesn't mean I'm not in decline, though. Most people’s health and fitness start to irrevocably decline after about age 50, and as they get older their … [Read more...] about Fit for Life I: Squaring the Geriatric Curve
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On the Rivet, Part 1: Learning to Focus
By Coach John Hughes When I started riding in the 1970s we all wore wool shorts and jerseys, used sew-up tires and rode on Brooks leather saddles with a rivet in the front. The term “on the rivet” comes from those days, meaning to slide forward on the saddle and to ride hard. Eddy “The Cannibal” Merckx was king, and we envisioned him racing when we rode on the … [Read more...] about On the Rivet, Part 1: Learning to Focus
Editor’s Notes; Follow-Up on Recent Reader Polls
Editor's Notes Discount Code for Compression Socks In Sheri Rosenbaum's review of CEP and PRO Compression Socks last week, we included a discount code that PRO graciously offered RBR readers. Unfortunately, PRO neglected to make that code active on their site until after a few of you had tried to use it. Sorry about that. It was activated late last Thursday morning and should … [Read more...] about Editor’s Notes; Follow-Up on Recent Reader Polls
My Favorite Stretching & Core Strength Exercises, Part 1
By Coach Rick Schultz Last week we launched Stretching & Core Strengthening for the Cyclist, our new 57-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 stretching and core strengthening program. The new eBook was specifically created for the cyclist. Since we cyclists … [Read more...] about My Favorite Stretching & Core Strength Exercises, Part 1
Bicycling Aches and Pains V: Hot / Painful Feet
By Coach John Hughes In this series of columns over the past few weeks, I’ve been discussing various aches and pains (other than tired legs!) that we roadies suffer from, what causes them and what you can do to avoid them. Previous columns have covered: cramping; nausea; saddle discomfort / saddle sores; upper back, shoulder, neck pain / discomfort; numb / painful hands, and … [Read more...] about Bicycling Aches and Pains V: Hot / Painful Feet