The hour record had already been broken three times in the past 10 months, with only one rider having fallen short in his attempt. Dowsett and Team Movistar studied the prior races and developed a plan for Dowsett to race slightly slower than Dennis, allowing the Brit to keep enough in reserve for the final…
Jack’s training so far for this season has included: Preseason – The last part of 2014 riding at least four days a week and doing physical therapy to rehab an old injury before the main season begins. Base – Five weeks of endurance training. The key workouts were twice-a-week aerobic capacity intervals ridden at moderate intensity so…
The pros are better than us because they’re smarter. Not more intelligent than us; rather, each rider has a support team with a director sportif, coach, mechanic, chef, masseuse and other staff who collectively know more about cycling than you do. Races are rarely won just because someone has a bigger engine and more powerful…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Statins can cause muscle pain that leads many people to stop exercising. They also raise blood sugar levels and increase diabetes risk. If this is a problem for you, check with your doctor. Sometimes you are better off stopping the statins and continuing your exercise program. Beta blockers for high blood pressure and…
Cycling, Strength and Conditioning Coach I have been coaching cyclists and other endurance athletes since 1995. I’m also a certified strength and conditioning coach, and have worked with people from all walks of life – athletes, military personnel, police officers, fire fighters, and people simply looking to stay healthy and enjoy life. As a coach,…
