You may know someone who is catching the cycling bug. That's great, and you'd like to help by giving him or her some on-road pointers. But to do so means riding at a pace slower than you find enjoyable. Here are some ways to defeat the tedium. You'll have more fun and your friend will get the benefit of your companionship and knowledge. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Help a New Cyclist Get Started
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7 Columns on Winter Riding Outdoors
By Coach John Hughes There’re no such thing as bad conditions, just bad gear! I. Can I Bicycle in the Winter? Will asked, “I started riding this year and really enjoy it. I’d like to keep riding this winter but a trainer sounds boring. Is it reasonable to ride outside in winter?” I responded “Yes you can ride outside and with proper gear you can enjoy it.” I offer … [Read more...] about 7 Columns on Winter Riding Outdoors
His Reason to Stop Acting Is Your Reason to Keep Cycling — While Searching for the ‘Dial’
By Kevin Kolodziejski “When all is said and done, more is said than done.” It’s certainly a witty one-liner, but is what legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once said and then — in his inimitable fashion — said again and again and again really true? I’m not sure how you’ll answer, but I’m torn between “Unfortunately” and “Of course.” It’s those two answers to a … [Read more...] about His Reason to Stop Acting Is Your Reason to Keep Cycling — While Searching for the ‘Dial’
7 Tools for Pacing on Longer Rides
By Coach John Hughes What’s a long ride? A ride longer than you’re used to. If your normal weekend ride is 30 miles then 50 miles is a long ride. If you’ve ridden 200K (125-mile) brevets then a 300K (187-mile) brevet is a long ride. RBR reader Bud wrote last week, “In a few months I will ride my first 300K (187-mile) brevet. A friend told me that the rule for pacing … [Read more...] about 7 Tools for Pacing on Longer Rides
Echelons and Racing in a Pack: How to Avoid Getting Dropped
By Coach Fred Matheny It’s easy to ride with a couple of like-minded friends. But it gets more complicated when you’re with a big group of people you don’t know, maybe fighting a strong crosswind. And in a cycling racing pack or the random groups that dominate centuries, it often seems like there are no rules at all. … [Read more...] about Echelons and Racing in a Pack: How to Avoid Getting Dropped