By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Moving about in the evening is associated with lower risk for heart disease and death in obese adults, compared to being physically active in the morning or afternoon (Diabetes Care, May 2024;47(5):890-897). Evening activity was associated with lower incidence of eye, kidney or nerve damage in those who were also diabetic…
Spinning a low gear on downhills is often recommended as a good way to develop a smooth stroke at high cadence. However, an alternate approach that can be even more effective is working on your spin while riding gentle climbs. When you get to a hill, choose a gear several teeth easier than you need…
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…
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.
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….
