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Farewell, But Not Goodbye, to Coach Fred
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher A few weeks ago, Coach Fred Matheny emailed me to let me know he thought it was the right time for him to “hang up his keyboard” and “ride off into the sunset.” Fred’s been writing about road cycling with wit and wisdom for nearly 40 years, the…
Should I Ride Hard All the Time?
Question: I am a new rider primarily interested in fitness. I got my bike in June and began to ride seriously in July, four days a week, about 30 minutes per ride. I average around 90% of max heart rate. I’m totally spent when I get back home. Should I continue to ride this hard…
Ancora – Premium Expansion Plug For Carbon Steerer Tubes
By Rick Schultz Hot Very Large surface area offers carbon steerer tube full support against over-compression from overtightening the stems’ pinch bolts. Easy / simple installation Low cost for the protection it offers Not None Identified
‘Super Tuck’ Is Not So Super
By Coach Fred Matheny One thing that has stood out in both the Tour de France and the US Pro Challenge this year is the extreme descending position adopted by many riders on steep descents. Instead of using the traditional method of sitting on the saddle with the hands next to the stem and pedals…
Even a 100-Year-Old Can Improve With Training
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new research report shows that you can improve athletic performance with proper training, even if you are over 100 years old. Traditional feeling among scientists is that aging is progressive and inevitable, and that your genetic programming causes you to age no matter what you do. This paper…
Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays
By Coach John Hughes The holidays are filled with temptations! A friend of mine with a Ph.D. in nutrition once told me, “I never met a calorie I didn’t like.” Put differently anything in moderation is okay. Enjoy that piece of pie, fruitcake or a couple of holiday cookies. Being overweight is a risk factor…
