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….
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…
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…
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…
Question: There are so many bars and gels and drinks out there for energy and endurance. What should you look for in a bar or gel? What about the composition of complex versus simple sugars? When should you intake them before and during the bike ride? How much is too much? – David Coach John Hughes…
