By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Jack asks, “I love my coffee. When I stop at a convenience store with my buddies, I usually get a Coke or sometimes a Starbucks Frappuccino. They give me a hard time saying caffeine causes me to pee more and I get dehydrated. But I don’t go to the bathroom any more than they do after drinking Gatorade. Does caffeine dehydrate me?” Jack, … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Caffeine and Dehydration
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Anti-Aging: Back on Top
By Coach John Hughes December 2021 Gasping for air. I can do this. I’ve climbed Berthoud Pass many times. I live at 9,000 feet. I’m only at 11,000 feet. Pressure on my eyeballs. The top’s just 300 feet higher. Legs feel like tree stumps. No room between the guardrail and US 40. Not safe to stop here. Vision narrowing. Another 100 yards … then I can get off the road … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Back on Top
Group Cycling Etiquette: Guide to Dealing with Group Bike Rides
by Arnie Baker, M.D. For many, riding with others improves the enjoyment of cycling. In addition, you can learn more about your bicycle from more experienced cyclists. Riding requires safety. Group riding requires a cycling-specific etiquette. Here are the essentials of bicycling etiquette for group rides: … [Read more...] about Group Cycling Etiquette: Guide to Dealing with Group Bike Rides
Anti-Aging: Mastering Fatigue
By Coach John Hughes As you age, inevitably you’ll tire sooner. You can’t ride as far so you quit sooner. You don’t climb as well. You can’t go as fast. You may not notice this yet — but it will happen. Through proper exercise you can slow the rate of decline — but eventually you’ll fatigue sooner. Fortunately by understanding fatigue you can mitigate it’s effects. What … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Mastering Fatigue
Too Much Sodium Abets Obesity
By Kevin Kolodziejski You may want to absolutely crush it, or you may hope to simply survive it. But what you certainly don’t want during a demanding ride is to cramp up. That can occur, however, because in just one hour of rigorous riding, particularly in hot and humid conditions, you can sweat out enough sodium (up to 2,000 milligrams) that your calves and quads twitch. … [Read more...] about Too Much Sodium Abets Obesity