By Arnie Baker, M.D. Although cyclists may wish it were different, you don’t buy motivation at the store and take a pill of it in the morning. By understanding what makes you tick and why you’re doing what you’re doing, you may improve your bicycling performance. … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Cycling Motivation
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How many layers should I wear for cold weather riding?
QUESTION: Because I dislike indoor cycling, I’m planning to keep riding outdoors whenever possible this winter. But I’m wondering how much to wear to keep warm without getting overheated. I know about dressing in layers, with wicking-fabric base layers, insulating layers and wind-breaking outer layers. But that’s not very precise, and it’s easy to have too little or too much … [Read more...] about How many layers should I wear for cold weather riding?
Weight Training Advice for Cyclists
Question: I'm looking for some guidance on weight training. I'm 61 yrs, 156 lbs. 5'7'' and see conflicting advice on weight training. I cycle about 2,000 mi./yr. I would do more but I still work as I love my job as a fire officer and own my own business to boot, so generally I'm in good shape but now question the way that I have been lifting, which I am not … [Read more...] about Weight Training Advice for Cyclists
Riding Skills: Top 5 Tips When Riding In a Group
By Coach Rick Schultz On group rides over the years, and while observing riders in other groups, I've noticed some very bad decisions made by cyclists. So, I decided to start off the year with an article that serves as a reminder to us all of things to do and NOT to do when riding in a group. Even though most of these bad decisions were made by less experienced riders, we … [Read more...] about Riding Skills: Top 5 Tips When Riding In a Group
Is What You’re Eating Actually Food?
By Kevin Kolodziejski A speed trap is questionable traffic enforcement. Too often, it’s designed not to ensure safety for motorists but income for backwater towns. An ultra-processed food is a questionable food product. More often than not, it’s designed not to ensure health for consumers but revenue for food producers who are anything but backwater. … [Read more...] about Is What You’re Eating Actually Food?