By Kevin Kolodziejski On a fall group ride in Pennsylvania some time ago, I heard a story about a less-than-attentive cyclist who rode over a black walnut dropped from a tree onto the side of the road. He crashed and snapped his carbon fork in the process. Talk about one tough nut, not to mention the…
A training plan that looks good on paper is easy to make. A training plan that fits your real life is harder. It is tempting to start with an ambitious schedule. Ride five days a week. Do intervals on Tuesday and Thursday. Add a long ride Saturday. Strength work twice a week. Stretch every night….
By Ric Stern We all know pacing is important, but it’s more important than you think it is — and I include myself in that. Whether you’re training for an ultra or even a 4 km TT, there’s one universal truth: the fastest way to ride slowly is to start too fast.
by Stan Purdum Here’s something to file under “stray questions about cycling”: When confronted by an unexpected road closure sign, which you choose to ignore, and proceed, hoping that a bike will be able to get through where motor vehicles cannot, what percentage of the time do you succeed? Recent unexpected road closures in a…
Some pre-ride nerves are normal. A century, charity ride, tour or race matters to you, so you want it to go well. But you do not need to let last-minute details turn those nerves into worry. Start getting ready several days before the event. Check the bike. Inflate the tires. Charge the computer and lights….
