By Lars Hundley Many road cyclists hit the gym in the off-season to build strength, protect joints, and maintain overall fitness. But what happens when life intervenes and you have to take a break from your resistance training routine? Does your progress vanish? New research from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland offers an encouraging…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Early in my teaching career, it seemed that whenever the topic of alcohol consumption came up inside the confines of the faculty room, the same colleague would solemnly say, “Lips that touch wine shall never touch mine.” He’s not, however, the second-great-grandson of a mover and shaker in the long-gone local chapter…
QUESTION: I’ve been training consistently, and my solo rides feel strong, but every time I join a group ride, I end up struggling to keep up. It’s frustrating because I know I’m putting in the work. Why does this happen, and how can I fix it? — Jamie P. RBR REPLIES: Great question, Jamie. Many cyclists experience…
By Lars Hundley Cyclists understand the value of a long ride or an intense interval session—not just for the sense of achievement, but for the fitness gains that come with it. Recent research from the University of South Australia reveals how these efforts might also lead to a longer and healthier life. Published in the British…
By Katherine Jeter How old is too old to keep cycling? That was the question posed to Road Bike Rider. How old is too old to keep skiing? How old is too old to keep driving? How old is too old for women to keep dying their hair blond? Of course, there is no right…
