Pushing a Button to Report Unsafe Streets It almost sounds like magic. A couple weeks ago, 500 cyclists in London started using a new technology to alert other cyclists and the local government to streets where they felt unsafe. According to an article in the Washinton Post, it's a simple little button on the handlebar that cyclists are instructed to push "when they feel … [Read more...] about Pushing a Button to Report Unsafe Streets
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How to Shift More Smoothly on Hills
Question: It's hilly on my home roads, and I struggle to ride efficiently. I usually shift to an easier gear at the bottom of a hill while I still have momentum. But if I need to shift again as the grade steepens and I'm mashing the pedals, the gear change is noisy and clunky. It makes my riding buddies cringe. How can I smooth things out? -- Barry O. Coach Fred Matheny … [Read more...] about How to Shift More Smoothly on Hills
Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ is Wrong
By Coach John Hughes "No pain, no gain" is wrong. As is the corollary “More pain, more gain.” Suppose you ride 20 miles on Tuesday, 20 miles on Thursday and then 40 miles on the weekend. You ride nearly all the time at a conversational pace. You want to improve. What should you do? … [Read more...] about Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ is Wrong
Cycling Tips from the Pros: Sleep to Succeed
By Coach John Hughes “Sleep is the most powerful recovery aid out there,” says retired American cyclist and 2012 U.S. Road Race champion Timmy Duggan. A study recently found that most athletes don’t sleep enough and one in four suffer from a significant sleep disorder such as trouble falling asleep. My clients often have trouble getting enough sleep for one or more … [Read more...] about Cycling Tips from the Pros: Sleep to Succeed
Learning from the Pros: Tips for All Recreational Roadies
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Coach John Hughes coaches health and fitness riders, tour riders, century and other endurance riders. Most of his clients are at least 50 years old. None are licensed racers. However, Coach Hughes follows the pro scene to see what nuggets he can glean from the best racers to use to help his clients improve. In his new eArticle … [Read more...] about Learning from the Pros: Tips for All Recreational Roadies