By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Following the pros in the Giro d’Italia, Tour of California and the other pro races across the season, it’s obvious that they are light years better than us recreational roadies. But why? For starters, the pros are almost all in their 20s and 30s, in their physical primes. Moreover, they won the gene pool lottery. Because of … [Read more...] about New eArticle Next Week: Learning from the Pros
1Training & Health
Personal Comeback Reflections, Trainer Tips
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher As I continue to recover from my crash and surgery, it makes me feel somewhat better about the situation if I can pull from my own experiences to share some insights that might be of use to readers who may suffer a similar injury, or at some point be going through a situation not unlike what many of us face from time to time … [Read more...] about Personal Comeback Reflections, Trainer Tips
The Comeback, Part 2: Step-by-Step
By Coach John Hughes John Marsh fractured his left collarbone on April 16, had surgery on April 27 and was back on the trainer May 6. He’ll be stuck on the trainer until June 4 when he leaves on his family’s vacation – family always comes first! When he gets home on June 18 he’ll have just four weeks to finish training for the Tour of Wyoming July 17 – 22, 355 … [Read more...] about The Comeback, Part 2: Step-by-Step
Follow-Up on Intensity and Spring Training
By Coach John Hughes Although we had a heavy snowfall in Colorado a week ago, it’s in the 70s this week so spring is mostly here! Several readers wrote in with questions about spring training. Before answering the questions, a bit of context. The Spring Training eArtice includes four programs based on how active a rider has been over the winter, and the rider’s goals: … [Read more...] about Follow-Up on Intensity and Spring Training
The Comeback, Part 1: No Sweat
By Coach John Hughes On a fast, sharp curve in Stone Mountain Park on April 17 RBR Editor John Marsh fractured his collarbone; he had surgery on April 27. The break was worse than expected and was actually in five pieces, which the surgeon repaired. The surgeon told him that he shouldn’t ride the trainer for two weeks or until the incision is healed – to … [Read more...] about The Comeback, Part 1: No Sweat