By Kevin Kolodziejski After being introduced to a really fit-looking middle-aged female (thank you, my brother) and small talking with her for a while, the Jack LaLanne in me asked her what she does to look the way she looks. My best guess about the matter (and I love guessing about such matters) was that she had been a serious soccer player in high school and … [Read more...] about Dying to Eat Breakfast — or Because You’re Delaying It?
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I’ve fallen while dismounting my bike. Is it time to quit cycling?
QUESTION: Road cycling has been my primary activity for exercise and fun for more than 50 years, and I have loved it, but now I’m 82, and I’m wondering if it’s time to give up the bike. I fell recently while dismounting — something I don’t remember ever happening before. I wasn’t hurt and my bike wasn’t damaged, but I think the fall was because I’m not able to lift my right leg … [Read more...] about I’ve fallen while dismounting my bike. Is it time to quit cycling?
New New Cycling Books from Bloomsbury Sport Publishing
By Sheri Rosenbaum With the holidays fast approaching, here are a couple of books you might want to add to your gift list. Bloomsbury Sport publishes both titles, and they are available on Amazon. High-Performance Cyclist: The Complete Training Manual, by Joe Friel The Cycling Chef, Plant-Powered Performance, Vegan Recipes to Fuel Your Ride, by Alan … [Read more...] about New New Cycling Books from Bloomsbury Sport Publishing
Cyclist’s Guide to Dealing with Dogs
Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can't stop Fang from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think. Here are a few tips for dealing with loose dogs. … [Read more...] about Cyclist’s Guide to Dealing with Dogs
The One Question You Must Ask When Reading Anything About Health, Nutrition, and Cycling
By Kevin Kolodziejski Feeling nauseated is no fun. The same can be said for vomiting. Unrelenting hiccuping — the type so persistent you have trouble eating and sleeping — is no day at the beach either. But whether there’s sand between your toes or not, these three unpleasantries are all too often part of your days if you’ve been diagnosed with … [Read more...] about The One Question You Must Ask When Reading Anything About Health, Nutrition, and Cycling