By Coach John Hughes Dehydration hurts performance, right? Pro stage racers ride so hard that their guts can’t absorb enough fluid to replace all that they are losing in sweat. Race rules also restrict when a rider can get a bottle toward the end of a stage. Although somewhat dehydrated, the pros sprint quite well! For decades marathoners raced 26.2 miles in both cool and in … [Read more...] about 12 Myths About Hydration and Cycling
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On the Road Again, Reflections on Trainer Time
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher I'm happy to report that I'm back on the road again! Fully two months after my crash (my longest time off the bike in the years I've been riding, by far) I joined my buddies on Father's Day for our annual ride. It was a glorious respite that morning from the oven that has been Atlanta's weather of late, and it felt … [Read more...] about On the Road Again, Reflections on Trainer Time
Salt Intake Can Be Too High or Too Low
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of 130,000 people from 49 countries shows that severely restricting salt may actually increase risk for heart attacks, strokes and death in both people with and without high blood pressure (The Lancet, May 20, 2016). The article recommends against severe salt restriction even in people who already have high blood pressure. Fewer than 5 percent … [Read more...] about Salt Intake Can Be Too High or Too Low
Summer Riding eArticle Bundle Now Available!
In this 4-article series Coach John Hughes provides a wealth of science-based knowledge on dealing with the heat, preventing and treating cramps, and eating & drinking like the pros – including easy-to-prepare recipes for both sports drink and food. Each one of these eArticles is terrific on its own merits; together, they make an indispensable set. In short, it’s a … [Read more...] about Summer Riding eArticle Bundle Now Available!
Summer Riding eArticle Bundle – It’s Always Hot Somewhere!
In this 4-article series Coach John Hughes provides a wealth of science-based knowledge on dealing with the heat, preventing and treating cramps, and eating & drinking like the pros – including easy-to-prepare recipes for both sports drink and food. Each one of these eArticles is terrific on its own merits; together, they make an indispensable set. In short, it’s a … [Read more...] about Summer Riding eArticle Bundle – It’s Always Hot Somewhere!