QUESTION: Why do my upper arms, the outside area of my shoulder (where many people have tattoos located), ache on long rides? I have had my bike fitted and I do resistance weight training for my shoulders once a week. – Kevin S. Coach Harvey Newton Replies: It’s not unusual for cyclists to experience muscle soreness in the upper extremities. There are numerous … [Read more...] about Strength Train Regularly to Avoid Upper Body Muscle Soreness as a Cyclist
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Anti-Aging: More on Winter Blues, Motivation and Goals
By Coach John Hughes Last week I responded to the first part of 54-year-old Ed’s e-mail: Anti-Aging: 4 Tips for Winter Blues and Lost Mojo. One of the ways to get out of a funk and get motivated is to set small, easily achievable goals. Goals like ride four days a week for at least half an hour. … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: More on Winter Blues, Motivation and Goals
How to Come Back After a Long Time Off the Bike
By Coach John Hughes Editor's Note: Art V. wrote in using our Ask RBR a Question feature. Art wrote: Due to an injury, I've been off the bike for almost a year. All medical issues are history. How do I get back into riding and make sure I don't over-stress tendons etc? Just ride and build up mileage slowly? Or can I mix in one day of hill work in the beginning weeks? … [Read more...] about How to Come Back After a Long Time Off the Bike
How Can I Regain My Group Riding Courage After Crashing?
QUESTION: I've biked for multiple decades, and had my first bad accident last November. I had a bike go down in front of me at 23 mph. I went over the rear wheel, and thought I would have come down on my side afterwards. People behind me stated I did a high somersault in the air. Luckily I landed on my shoulder (Type V AC separation, surgically repaired), not my head / neck. … [Read more...] about How Can I Regain My Group Riding Courage After Crashing?
Anti-Aging: 4 Tips for Winter Blues and Lost Mojo
By Coach John Hughes RBR reader Ed writes, “I’m turning 54 this year. To distract myself, I’ve spent the last two months on road trips to Oregon, Arizona and Colorado to visit friends. “I also was sick for several weeks in November and then had a respiratory bug earlier this month. “My biking has suffered, even though there is more to life than biking. I’ve sort … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: 4 Tips for Winter Blues and Lost Mojo