Question: I’m 33 and getting back into racing after 13 years out of the sport. My problem is that I get blasted off the back of criteriums when the speed increases. I’ve been doing steady-state intervals at my lactate threshold, but they don’t seem to work. Should I continue with these workouts ordo more intense…
By Coach Fred Matheny Here’s an interval workout from Hunter Allen, an elite-level USA Cycling coach and former professional rider. It’s guaranteed to make you a stronger finisher.
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.
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…
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…
