By Sheri Rosenbaum In my latest RBR article about the Rough Road 100, I highlighted BMC’s role in sponsoring 120 entries to encourage women to come out and race. During my race packet pickup, I met the local BMC rep. We talked about their sponsorship role and, through that encounter, was introduced to BMC’s North American Marketing Manager, Joan Hanscom. I had the … [Read more...] about BMC’s Commitment to Women’s Cycling: Supporting Racing and Riding
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To Be Totally Aware on the Bike: It Makes You a Bit More Than Safer
By Kevin Kolodziejski A vital advantage. An extra edge. In his autobiography, “Laurent Fignon: We Were Young and Carefree” (Yellow Jersey Press, 2010), the feisty, astute, and my favorite French cycling legend says both about something you probably see as neither. Aging. … [Read more...] about To Be Totally Aware on the Bike: It Makes You a Bit More Than Safer
How Should I Warm Up in the Rain for an Event?
Question: How should I warm up for a time trial on a rainy day? I don't want to get my trainer drenched, so in the past I've waited until 20 minutes before the start, gritted my teeth and ridden some short, hard efforts. That hasn't worked very well. What's the best way? -- Bill S. RBR Replies: The standard approach on a rainy day is to use a trainer under a tarp or awning. … [Read more...] about How Should I Warm Up in the Rain for an Event?
Use “Stress and Recover” Workouts, Even If You Exercise Just For Health
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Competitive athletes train by “stressing and recovering,” and healthy people who do not compete in sports can gain greater benefits from their exercise programs by using this same training principle. You have to damage muscles to gain strength and enlarge muscles. You become more fit if on one day, you stress your muscles by taking a hard workout, and … [Read more...] about Use “Stress and Recover” Workouts, Even If You Exercise Just For Health
When’s the Wrong Time to Skin the Cycling Cat?
By Kevin Kolodziejski The discussion supposedly occurred during an airplane flight and a chance meeting of two distinguished philosophers. It’s worth sharing because its end result should stay the same when two cyclists meet and talk about how to train. Especially when one of the cyclists considers himself a “cycologist” and has, as the legendary Phil Liggett so often … [Read more...] about When’s the Wrong Time to Skin the Cycling Cat?