Coach John Hughes prepares his clients for a key event the same way the pros prepare for the Tour de France. Although his clients don’t ride at the same level as the pros, he uses the same process with each rider to peak for the key event in which the client is pushing his or…
Want to learn the secret to safer, faster and more confident cornering on a road bike? It’s called countersteering. Here’s how to do it:
By Fred Matheny Wind is tough. The longest climb eventually ends, but a nasty headwind can last for the duration of a multiday tour. Even on a regular training ride, a 10-mph (16-kph) headwind section can seem like an eternity. But if you want to ride consistently, you’ll have to ride in the wind. Here’s…
By John Marsh When riding through an intersection with a group of other riders, is it acceptable to yell, “Clear!” as you go though to let others behind you know? As someone who was taught the practice when I was learning to ride on the road many years ago, I was somewhat taken aback that…
Question: I have a spare older road bike that’s steel with 36 spoke wheels, and it’s pretty heavy. Would it help me become a better climber by training on this bike on climbs instead of my significantly lighter carbon bike? Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I get asked this frequently. Unfortunately, using a heavy bike to…
