Question: I’m 52 and in excellent health based on my last physical. I work out at the gym three times a week (treadmill, stationary bike, weight training). On weekends I ride 20-30 miles. Recently I find myself dragging around, feeling very sleepy and fatigued. Is this connected to the “weekend warrior” aspect of my cycling? —…
Question: I enjoy cycling, hiking/backpacking and weightlifting. Is it okay to rotate rest periods among the sports, or should I avoid cycling and hiking at the same time since they’re both lower body? My cycling goal is simply to be a strong recreational rider. — Larry C. RBR Replies: Your activities are my favorites, too. The…
Question: I’ve been doing a lot of racing lately — both Zwift and actual race events. I’ve had good results, but now my legs have gone “dead.” My quads burn constantly, like when walking upstairs. Blood tests were negative. Are there any remedies? — Ned K. RBR Replies: I suspect that every enthusiastic rider experiences…
The major activity of any cycling club, racing or touring, is the group ride. As a result, it’s important to know how to hang tough on a given ride and make yourself welcome on the next one. Success is often due to more than fitness. Here’s a club cycling primer!
Question: I’m new to road riding and enjoy going with our local Sunday group. But I don’t understand why the pace is so variable. We’re cruising along talking, then suddenly the pace increases drastically or several riders go sprinting up the road. What’s going on? — Harry I. RBR Replies: Welcome to pack dynamics! You…
