By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Happy New Year! Creating Your Personal Riding Plan for 2016 I hope you and your families all had a terrific, restful, happy holiday season. And all of us at RBR wish you a very Happy and Safe 2016! We're getting things kicked off this year with a great 2-part series from Coach John Hughes on the importance of … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Creating Your Personal Riding Plan for 2016
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Planning for 2016: Your Best Year Ever, Part 2
By Coach John Hughes I hope you’re making great progress toward your 2016 goals, training hard both on and off the bike. But if you haven't done the planning to help you achieve those goals, STOP! The great Yogi Berra, who died last year, said, “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” How will you end up where you want to go? You are much more … [Read more...] about Planning for 2016: Your Best Year Ever, Part 2
Fashion a 10-Minute Workout While Traveling
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Before driving to K.C. last week for my annual Thanksgiving trip to visit my mom and family, I had already been forced into a few indoor workouts by weather and early darkness. I actually don't mind the occasional indoor session in the winter; I appreciate the change of pace and the chance to do something … [Read more...] about Fashion a 10-Minute Workout While Traveling
The Off-Season is Really The Preseason
By Coach John Hughes Thanksgiving is next week, and Hanukkah and Christmas are not far away. This time of year many riders take an off-season break of a month or more and don’t even start thinking about riding plans for 2016 until after the New Year. After the last big event of the season, even the pros take a few weeks off but by now they are training for 2016. … [Read more...] about The Off-Season is Really The Preseason
How Can I Hang On During Hill Surges?
QUESTION: I can stick with the weekend group ride most of the time. But the route includes five short hills, and when we hit them the pack goes berserk. The mellow pace is replaced by mad sprints to the top. I'm usually 30 meters off the back and have trouble catching up before the next hill. How can I stay in contact? -- Molly C. RBR REPLIES: It can be frustrating when … [Read more...] about How Can I Hang On During Hill Surges?