By Sheri Rosenbaum With origins in late 19th century France, Randonneuring grew out of interest in touring the countryside by bicycle. It is a long-distance cycling sport where riders attempt courses of 100K with options of 200K+, passing through predetermined “controls” (checkpoints). Riders aim to complete the course within specified time limits and receive equal…
By Lars Hundley That dull ache in your lower back toward the end of a long ride isn’t just annoying – it’s your body sending you an important message. Lower back pain ranks as one of the most common cycling complaints (along with knee issues), and it gets more frequent as we add birthdays to…
By Kevin Kolodziejski Battle the Bonk on a bicycle and eight minutes feels like eight hours. But ingest the right stuff, somehow keep the pedals turning for another 640 seconds or so, and you’ll be all right — maybe even as right as rain. The latter case is how it played out for me, Fates be…
After a long or hard ride, your legs can feel pretty wrecked. It’s a familiar sensation for most cyclists—the accumulated fatigue that comes from hours of pedaling. While there are many recovery techniques from foam rolling to crazy expensive compression boots, one of the simplest and most effective methods requires nothing more than a clear…
By Lars Hundley Every cyclist who’s ridden long enough has been there: getting dropped on the group ride you usually finish with ease, watching your target time slip away during a century, or falling short of your goals in or a road race or gravel event. What separates successful cyclists from those who stay frustrated…
