By Sheri Rosenbaum I think we've all heard the old saying, Happy wife, happy life. It goes both ways, of course, and you don't have to be married to want to please your significant other. If your spouse or partner doesn’t share your passion for cycling, it can cause some friction from time to time. If you are one of those who rides as an escape from … [Read more...] about Happy (Cycling) Wife, Happy (Cycling) Life
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The Outspoken Cyclist: 5 Great Frame Builders from NAHBS
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. Meet 5 great frame builders from my 1-hour panel discussion at the North American Handmade Show last week in Sacramento, California. I talk with Curtis Inglish … [Read more...] about The Outspoken Cyclist: 5 Great Frame Builders from NAHBS
The Week Off: Finding Balance Between Training and Recovery
By Coach John Hughes I’ve been cross-country skiing for 13 weeks and having a blast! I’ve done four races and met or exceeded my goals each time. I’m skiing better than I have in years! Winter started early in Colorado, and I was on the snow in the middle of November. After months of great conditions we now have temps in the 40s in the mountains. The … [Read more...] about The Week Off: Finding Balance Between Training and Recovery
What Should a Cyclist Do, Legally, If Hit by a Car
By John Marsh If you've been a roadie for any length of time, it's almost certain that you know someone who's been hit by a car while riding. It's the nightmare scenario for all of us who ride on the road, to be sure. And while we all do our best to ride safely, it's a potentiality that we really cannot afford to focus on. That said, have you ever thought seriously about … [Read more...] about What Should a Cyclist Do, Legally, If Hit by a Car
Staying Fit For Life
By Coach John Hughes At age 66 I’ve been a roadie for almost two-thirds of my life. When I had my annual physical last year I told my doctor his job was to keep me riding for (at least) another 20 years. When I started riding in my 20s, each summer friends and I would load our panniers with camping gear and take off for a week or two of touring in the Sierra Nevada … [Read more...] about Staying Fit For Life