By Kevin Kolodziejski Here’s a surefire way to make your head ache as if you’re in the midst of a pulsating migraine that’s triggered a good deal of nausea and a little bit of vomiting. Write anything or attempt to write anything that’s complete, comprehensive, exhaustive. Anything that’s all-encompassing. You’d think I’d far rather finger the keyboard lightly than … [Read more...] about Bed Rotting Is Bad ‘Cycology’
1Training & Health
What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
QUESTION: For winter training, I use weight machines a couple of times a week for my core and upper body, but I've had difficulty with squats and leg presses. Even body-weight squats hurt my knees. Are there other ways to build my quads? -- Nels W. RBR REPLIES: First, make sure you're doing squats in good form. See if you can find a certified strength and … [Read more...] about What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
Why Does Descending Make My Jaw Hurt?
QUESTION: My jaw hurts after long downhills. It's painful under my ears almost like I've been chewing toffee too hard and overworked the muscles. Any idea what causes this? I don't like to descend, and I need to get better for a Colorado tour I'm doing this summer. -- Bailey A. RBR REPLIES: Because you don't like riding downhill, my guess is that tension is causing … [Read more...] about Why Does Descending Make My Jaw Hurt?
Interview with Leah Goldstein, 2021 RAAM Winner
By Sheri Rosenbaum If you follow ultra-endurance racing, you’re well aware of Leah Goldstein’s incredible 2021 RAAM win when she became the first woman to take the overall solo division. But I bet you didn’t know that besides being an outstanding pro cyclist, her life story reads like a compilation of ten Hollywood movie scripts. And at only 55, there’s still much more this … [Read more...] about Interview with Leah Goldstein, 2021 RAAM Winner
Earn a Degree in ‘Cycology’: Increase Your Wealth, i.e. Health and Pedaling Proficiency
By Kevin Kolodziejski He called it “absolutely surprising and mind-blowing.” And while you may or may not come to agree, it’s an example for sure of something else. Why you should never stop looking for ways to increase your health — or ever get bored with cycling. So who’s the “he” and what’s the “it”? Not so fast, my friend. After all, you’ve come to a … [Read more...] about Earn a Degree in ‘Cycology’: Increase Your Wealth, i.e. Health and Pedaling Proficiency