By Kevin Kolodziejski Even though I’m soon to be 63 and a lacto-ovo vegetarian since 18, I’m still a two-sandwich guy. A single sandwich, whether it’s part of a meal or as a snack, just doesn’t cut it for me. But I’m not nearly as muscular as I was at 33, 43, or even (sad to say, but I need to be honest here) 53. So to stay lean enough to climb relatively well … [Read more...] about How Wise Cyclists Cook, Particularly in the Winter
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10 Mental Tips on Coming Back from Time Off the Bike
By Coach John Hughes One of my favorite quotes is from the baseball great Yogi Berra, "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." Last week’s column was 8 Tips for Coming Back From Time Off the Bike. Following Berra’s insight here are ten mental tips: Grieving comes from an important loss. We typically associate grieving with the loss of a family … [Read more...] about 10 Mental Tips on Coming Back from Time Off the Bike
How Do I Equate Indoor Training Time with Riding Outside?
Question: When I can't get outside to ride, what is the percentage of indoor riding that would match the time outside? Also, if I use an elliptical trainer, what is that percentage for riding outside? – Peggy J. RBR Replies: That's a hard question to answer because riding indoors is quite a bit different from riding outside due to wind, hills and accelerations out … [Read more...] about How Do I Equate Indoor Training Time with Riding Outside?
8 Tips for Coming Back From Time Off the Bike
By Coach John Hughes Roadies sometimes spend weeks or longer off the bike for various reasons. Family vacation. Injury, illness or surgery. Changes in life such as moving to a new home, especially in a new city or starting a demanding new job. Four years ago I stupidly fell off a ladder, broke my ankle and was off the bike for 12 weeks. In this column I’ll use my experiences … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Coming Back From Time Off the Bike
Quick Tip: Bicycling in the Cold Rain
Cold winter rain is tough on bikes and riders. The roads are slick, visibility is low and after the ride your reward for getting soaked is a big bike-cleaning project. No wonder most cyclists hate to ride in the rain. The biggest obstacle is getting out the door in the first place. It's warm and dry inside; cold, wet and nasty on the road. The couch is much more appealing. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Bicycling in the Cold Rain