QUESTION: I am a 66-year-old man and have been riding for health and fun for 35 years plus. I converted to exclusively road-bike riding about 20 years ago. I ride around 150 kilometers a week. My main problem: as I get older, my softer regions have become, shall we say, saggy; they get in the way while riding and no matter how I arrange them, how much I spend on shorts, saddles … [Read more...] about How to position “softer regions” for comfort when cycling?
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Feeling Imprisoned by Your Cycling Expectations?
By Kevin Kolodziejski Wu-Wei Can Pardon You It’s something I firmly believe and Teddy Roosevelt once said. “I am a part of everything I read.” Another belief I hold in common with the 26th president of the United States: To be a man “who strives valiantly . . . while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who … [Read more...] about Feeling Imprisoned by Your Cycling Expectations?
Will using fitness machines along with cycling wear out my knees?
QUESTION: Will using fitness machines that isolate muscle groups, along with cycling, wear out my knee joints? —Stan P. (Yup, that’s me. Today I’m answering my own question!) … [Read more...] about Will using fitness machines along with cycling wear out my knees?
How Can I Stop These Negative Thoughts?
Question: I've started increasing my training workload from last year both in terms of speed and endurance/distance. Last weekend my ride partner and I did 100 miles with quite a bit of climbing. The issue I had was that by 75 miles I wanted to throw my bike down and quit every time I saw another hill. Okay, I was tired, but the worst thing was the negative thoughts that kept … [Read more...] about How Can I Stop These Negative Thoughts?
Stay Upright in the Crowd
Non competitive century rides and group events can be exhilarating, but they also come with increased crash risks. Whether you're in a large event or a small group ride, here's how to keep the rubber side down: Start by positioning yourself wisely. If you're new to group riding or feeling rusty, stay near the back or to the side of the main pack. This gives you more time to … [Read more...] about Stay Upright in the Crowd