By Kevin Kolodziejski I was the victim of a hit-and-run — one about as odd as they come — about a month ago. There’s a point in the large Sunday ride I often do where you can cut the course by making a left. Doing so allows you to relieve yourself and rejoin the group before the ride changes into a race. So I turned left, pedaled for a bit, and was about to hit … [Read more...] about The Power of Mindset Versus the Pain of the Crash
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How Can I Learn to Ride My Bike More Consistently?
Question: How do you keep motivated to ride? When I have a goal, like a century, I do fine. But after the ride, I lose the motivation to continue. I let a day or two slide by, and soon it has stretched into weeks and months. What's the secret to consistent riding? -- Jim R. RBR Replies: Jim, we've heard your concern many times over the years of answering riders' questions. … [Read more...] about How Can I Learn to Ride My Bike More Consistently?
Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Increased Risk for Some Cancers
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A UK-based study followed the amounts of ultra-processed foods consumed by 200,000 middle-aged adults for 10 years (EClinicalMedicine, Jan 31, 2023 31;56:101840). The authors found that eating ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of developing cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, breast cancer and brain cancers. Each 10 per cent … [Read more...] about Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Increased Risk for Some Cancers
Don’t Make These 15 Common Bicycling Mistakes
By Coach John Hughes Recently I was in Boulder, Colo. for several days and rode each day. The Boulder area is home to literally thousands of riders ranging from pro road, mountain and triathlon racers to pleasure riders out for 15 or 25 miles. Except for the pros, many of the riders exhibited one or more mistakes: 1. Chin strap too loose was the most common. This … [Read more...] about Don’t Make These 15 Common Bicycling Mistakes
Should I Ride Hard All the Time?
Question: I am a new rider primarily interested in fitness. I got my bike in June and began to ride seriously in July, four days a week, about 30 minutes per ride. I average around 90% of max heart rate. I'm totally spent when I get back home. Should I continue to ride this hard to get the most from my training time? -- Bill P. … [Read more...] about Should I Ride Hard All the Time?