Question: How can I use my new road bike to train for a 40-mile mountain bike race in early September? My plan is to ride 30 miles at least once a week in July and increase to 40 miles in August. Does that sound reasonable? -- Jim G. … [Read more...] about Can I Train on the Road for an Off-Road Race?
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Can I Train Well Even With a Job and Family?
Question: Although I've been riding competitively for years, I have trouble balancing my training with my wife's schedule (she also rides), the demands of our 4-year-old son, and my job. My typical training week includes one long weekend ride, a recovery ride and two short tempo or interval sessions. That's all I can manage. And our son brings home colds, which are … [Read more...] about Can I Train Well Even With a Job and Family?
Bicyclists, Bodybuilders and a Study on Fructose Abetting Obesity
By Kevin Kolodziejski Here’s some food for thought. A lot of food for thought. Nearly 8 pounds worth, according to my calculations. It comes from Ronnie Coleman, a former professional bodybuilder who told Joe Rogan during a 2020 podcast that his pre-contest diet for the Tour de France of bodybuilding, the Mr. Olympia, consisted of that much food every … [Read more...] about Bicyclists, Bodybuilders and a Study on Fructose Abetting Obesity
How to Avoid Skin Cancer
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Almost all skin cancers are caused by repeated damage to the DNA in skin cells from excessive exposure to sunlight. Every cell in your body is programmed to live for a limited time and then die. This is called apoptosis. For example, red blood cells live for only around 120 days and then die. A new skin cell starts on the inner bottom layer of your skin … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Skin Cancer
Will Cycling Up Hills in Big Gears Hurt My Knees?
Question: A friend tells me that I can improve my climbing power by riding a steep half-mile-long hill in the big ring at a slow cadence. Wouldn't that ruin my knees? – Jerry S. … [Read more...] about Will Cycling Up Hills in Big Gears Hurt My Knees?