By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new study from France shows that an intermittent 13 hour night-time fast after intense workouts on alternate days helps athletes exercise longer and faster (Med Sci Sports Exerc, April 2016;48(4):663-72). This is an impeccable study in which 21 trained competitive endurance athletes were randomly divided into two groups and all followed the same … [Read more...] about Study: Intermittent Fasting Post Ride Increases Bicycling Speed and Endurance
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Planning a Cycling Getaway, Part 1
By Sheri Rosenbaum It’s April 1 as I write this. The calendar says Spring, but it’s sure not getting warm here in Chicago. So what’s a biker to do? Plan a cycling getaway! As I start to take inventory of the choices, they include (among others): Book a cycling tour Hook up with a bike club in another city Develop a self-supported trip … [Read more...] about Planning a Cycling Getaway, Part 1
How to Use Spring to Prepare for a June Event
By Coach John Hughes Last week I described how to train effectively this spring. Today I'm focusing on a specific real-world example of how to prepare for a June event. Reader Randy Brich wrote in using the Ask RBR a Question feature open to Premium Members. My answer to Randy's query follows. (Quick reminder: Premium Members, if you have a specific … [Read more...] about How to Use Spring to Prepare for a June Event
The Outspoken Cyclist: Bike Builder Mike DeSalvo and Emilie Bahr
Editor's Note: We're pleased to partner with Diane Lees and The Outspoken Podcast to provide another form of relevant, helpful cycling information to our readers. Following is Diane's intro to this week's podcast. This week we feature a great conversation with Velo News' Dan Wuori about the two recent deaths in the peloton and a chat with Chef Biju Thomas about his new book … [Read more...] about The Outspoken Cyclist: Bike Builder Mike DeSalvo and Emilie Bahr
The Outspoken Cyclist: Velo News’ Dan Wuori and Chef Biju Thomas
Editor's Note: We're pleased to partner with Diane Lees and The Outspoken Podcast to provide another form of relevant, helpful cycling information to our readers. Following is Diane's intro to this week's podcast. This week we feature a great conversation with Velo News' Dan Wuori about the two recent deaths in the peloton and a chat with Chef Biju Thomas about … [Read more...] about The Outspoken Cyclist: Velo News’ Dan Wuori and Chef Biju Thomas