QUESTION: I keep hearing that high-intensity intervals are the best bang for your buck when training time is tight. But I’m in my 50s now, and every time I try to go all-out, I worry I’m flirting with injury or worse. Is HIIT still a smart strategy for older riders, or should I be focusing on…
By Kevin Kolodziejski The Check Out That Wasn’t At first, I thought the woman behind the checkout counter was checking me out, but that couldn’t be. When she had scanned my groceries any time previously, she had paid scant attention to me. Plus, she looked to be in her thirties, and I certainly don’t. What she was…
By Stan Purdum You’ve no doubt noticed that eating out has gotten more expensive lately, and even a Big Mac Meal for you and your sweetie will now put a big dent in a $20 bill. That got me recalling when, in 1995, I pedaled across America, eating most meals out, and how little I…
Crosswinds can turn an easy ride into a white-knuckle adventure. But with the right techniques, you can slice through the breeze efficiently and safely. Here’s how: First, find a safe stretch of road with a steady crosswind. Ride solo to get a feel for the wind’s effect on your bike. Notice how your front wheel…
By Kevin Kolodziejski For Cycling and Other Stuff Too You read the next question in the cycling survey and shake your head. Not because the survey’s already taken far too long (which it has) and you’re only halfway through it (which you are), but because this question has a painfully obvious answer. So as you scribble…
