By Kevin Kolodziejski Before answering the question posed in the title, allow me to provide insight into another mental state that’s troubling whether you pedal or not. It’s that change that occurs when a bit of bad news does more than momentarily bother you, but seemingly takes hold of you and upsets your equanimity to such…
By Kevin Kolodziejski You truly need to be an Einstein to follow the theory of relativity in its entirety. But there’s an element to it that any cyclist can comprehend. Even the ones who find Shut Up, Legs!, the autobiography written by former cycling pro and breakaway artist extraordinaire Jens Voigt, to be a tough read….
By Lars Hundley Life has a way of throwing curveballs at our cycling routines. Maybe it was a demanding job, a growing family, or just a shift in priorities. Whatever the reason, you’ve been off the bike for a while, and now you’re itching to get back in the saddle. But how do you recapture…
Let your favorite weather app choose your route. In lots of places (especially flat places), wind direction should be the number one factor in deciding which roads to ride. I was reminded of this during a recent week with lots of wind.
QUESTION: I keep reading about Zone 2 training being the holy grail for endurance, but then I see people hyping 4 x 4-minute intervals as the “Norwegian method” for elite fitness. What gives? Should I focus on one or both, and how do I make sense of all this? — Chris T. RBR REPLIES: Seems like they…
