By Lars Hundley Life has a way of throwing curveballs at our cycling routines. Maybe it was a demanding job, a growing family, or just a shift in priorities. Whatever the reason, you've been off the bike for a while, and now you're itching to get back in the saddle. But how do you recapture that cycling mojo without burning out or getting discouraged? Let's talk about … [Read more...] about Back on the Bike: Reclaiming Your Cycling Fitness After Taking Time Off
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Quick Tip: Let Your Weather App Choose Your Next Ride
Let your favorite weather app choose your route. In lots of places (especially flat places), wind direction should be the number one factor in deciding which roads to ride. I was reminded of this during a recent week with lots of wind. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Let Your Weather App Choose Your Next Ride
What’s the Deal with Zone 2 Training and 4 x 4 Norwegian Intervals?
QUESTION: I keep reading about Zone 2 training being the holy grail for endurance, but then I see people hyping 4 x 4-minute intervals as the “Norwegian method” for elite fitness. What gives? Should I focus on one or both, and how do I make sense of all this? — Chris T. RBR REPLIES: Seems like they conflict, right? But really, they don't. The short answer is that … [Read more...] about What’s the Deal with Zone 2 Training and 4 x 4 Norwegian Intervals?
Unbound Gravel 2025 – New Year New Goals
By Sheri Rosenbaum Before turning 62 in January, I contemplated my 2025 goals, searching for ways to challenge myself on and off the bike. One thing was clear: my gravel bike would take center stage. Last year, most of my 6000+ miles in the saddle were on paved roads, always worried about distracted drivers. I aim to rack up most of my miles on gravel roads and trails … [Read more...] about Unbound Gravel 2025 – New Year New Goals
Take a Deep Dive; Surface With Awe and Respect for Exercise
By Kevin Kolodziejski Cycling provides all sorts of benefits to all sorts of people. The same can be said about all sorts of exercise really. And what can really get this exerciser out of sorts is when others don’t appreciate it for what it really is: an absolute wonderment. Something that, given proper reflection, produces equal amounts of awe and … [Read more...] about Take a Deep Dive; Surface With Awe and Respect for Exercise