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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
