By Coach Fred Matheny In time trialing, the most important aspect of aerodynamics is rider position, not the aero qualities of the bike. Teardrop-shaped down tubes and seatposts make a difference, but it isn’t significant compared to your furiously pumping legs and wind-catching chest. As a result, a road bike fitted with aero bars and set up so the rider is in an optimum … [Read more...] about Time Trialing on Your Road Bike, Part 2
1Training & Health
Tactical Tips for Riding in the Heat
By Coach John Hughes I live in Boulder, Colorado, and love climbing in the Rocky Mountains. One season a few years ago I pedaled up 17 climbs totaling 33,700 feet! The highest to this point is Loveland Pass at 11,990 feet. Summer temps can be in the 90s in Boulder. While I don’t climb anywhere near as fast as the pros – in fact, my climbing these days reminds me of the … [Read more...] about Tactical Tips for Riding in the Heat
RBR Readers Are Hot!
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Do I have your attention? Yes, we may well be a good-looking group, but without a doubt we are hot when it comes to riding in some oppressive temperatures. Last week’s Question of the Week asked, “What Are the Hottest Temps You Ride In?” The results surprised me, but in light of the following paragraph, maybe they shouldn’t … [Read more...] about RBR Readers Are Hot!
Tour de France: Surviving the Dog Days of Summer
By Coach John Hughes In the Tour de France the riders refer to the stages between the Pyrenees and the Alps as the Dog Days. The 198K flat stage from Mure to Rodez was almost at sea level. The ambient temperature reached 97F (36C) and it was a scorching 108F (42C) coming off the tarmac. Jens Voigt said in his commentary that the tarmac gets so hot that it almost melts tires. … [Read more...] about Tour de France: Surviving the Dog Days of Summer
How to Ride Farther and/or Faster
Coach John Hughes, the author of Distance Cycling and a renowned distance record-holder himself, specializes in coaching endurance cyclists for events ranging from 100K to 1200K and longer. From his own experience riding such events over the last 40 years he has learned that he does better if he has a personal strategy for riding each specific event. He helps each of his … [Read more...] about How to Ride Farther and/or Faster