Have a smart trainer at home, but not quite sure how to integrate it into your overall cycling routine? Or maybe you're considering investing in one and wondering if it's worth it? Whether you're a smart trainer enthusiast or just curious about how to balance indoor and outdoor training, here are some ideas to try. … [Read more...] about How Do Smart Trainers Fit In With an Outdoor Cycling Routine?
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Will Being Halfhearted About Your Health Now Make You Halfwitted Later?
By Kevin Kolodziejski It’s not exactly a news flash. Energy and focus are finite. In fact, only a crackpot (or maybe an empty-stomached cyclist who’s just consumed a half pot of coffee before an early-morning ride) would challenge that. And only a totally cracked pot (or maybe that same cyclist if he consumes a full pot of Irish coffee later that … [Read more...] about Will Being Halfhearted About Your Health Now Make You Halfwitted Later?
Is it okay to draft behind riders I don’t know, and if so, what’s the proper etiquette?
QUESTION: I usually ride alone, but sometimes I encounter other cyclists going at a similar pace or slightly faster. Is it okay to draft behind them, and if so, what’s the proper etiquette for joining a stranger or small group on the road? —Robert T. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: There are two issues with drafting random persons: One is etiquette, and the other is safety. … [Read more...] about Is it okay to draft behind riders I don’t know, and if so, what’s the proper etiquette?
Zwift Racing Guide: Lessons from 284 Virtual Races
By Lars Hundley If you're a roadie over 40 or 50, you probably remember those mind-numbing sessions on old-fashioned turbo trainers (or even rollers), where your best entertainment was riding along watching a Tour de France VHS tape. Those unpleasant memories have kept many cyclists from even considering riding with a smart trainer. Here's the thing though. Indoor riding has … [Read more...] about Zwift Racing Guide: Lessons from 284 Virtual Races
Why Do I Feel Tired and Dizzy Cycling in Hot Weather?
Question: I am 68 and have been a recreational cyclist for the better part of the last 40 years. In my 30s I’d ride 60 miles in 90-degree heat (hey, there’s a breeze), no problem. About 4-5 years ago, riding in the heat became intolerable. If it’s high 80s or higher, even after as little as 10-15 miles, I not only get dizzy but lose muscle strength so that I can’t hold up the … [Read more...] about Why Do I Feel Tired and Dizzy Cycling in Hot Weather?