By Stan Purdum Cyclists talk funny. Take the word “good,” for example. Veteran riders apply this adjective indiscriminately to hills of all sizes. To know what they mean, you’ve got to be into the spirit of the conversation. Here are some samples. “Don’t worry. It’s a good hill.” (Translation: “It’s just a little hump in…
By Arnie Baker, M.D. Although cyclists may wish it were different, you don’t buy motivation at the store and take a pill of it in the morning. By understanding what makes you tick and why you’re doing what you’re doing, you may improve your bicycling performance.
QUESTION: Because I dislike indoor cycling, I’m planning to keep riding outdoors whenever possible this winter. But I’m wondering how much to wear to keep warm without getting overheated. I know about dressing in layers, with wicking-fabric base layers, insulating layers and wind-breaking outer layers. But that’s not very precise, and it’s easy to have…
Question: I’m looking for some guidance on weight training. I’m 61 yrs, 156 lbs. 5’7” and see conflicting advice on weight training. I cycle about 2,000 mi./yr. I would do more but I still work as I love my job as a fire officer and own my own business to boot, so generally I’m in good…
By Coach Rick Schultz On group rides over the years, and while observing riders in other groups, I’ve noticed some very bad decisions made by cyclists. So, I decided to start off the year with an article that serves as a reminder to us all of things to do and NOT to do when riding…
