by Stan Purdum Many cyclists set 100 miles a week as a cycling goal but accomplishing that requires some training, scheduling and gumption. For people who ride frequently, the effort of pedaling 100 miles spread over seven days is not in itself that difficult. But for those who are just beginning 100 miles in a week can sound like an impossible goal. It is doable, … [Read more...] about Cycling 100 Miles a Week: Making it Happen
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What Can Undo Eating Right, Losing Weight, Riding Enough? Unrealistic Expectations
By Kevin Kolodziejski What do I remember about the 1992 Summer Olympic Games? The Dream Team. It was, without a doubt, the greatest assemblage of basketball talent ever. And who can forget how they utterly annihilated their competition? Four minutes into the opening game against Angola, they scored 31 consecutive points and then coasted to a 68-point victory. They won six … [Read more...] about What Can Undo Eating Right, Losing Weight, Riding Enough? Unrealistic Expectations
Machines For Freedom Gear Review Roundup
By Sheri Rosenbaum Machines For Freedom is one of the few cycling apparel companies that embrace any size rider and offers high-quality, fashionable gear in extended sizes from XXS to 3XL. And they also use models on their website that reflect the wide range of body types that enjoy biking. Recently the company sent me a sampling of their new gear to test and review. … [Read more...] about Machines For Freedom Gear Review Roundup
More Thoughts on Modern Bicycle Components
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Let me start by thanking all of you for the thoughtful, helpful and entertaining comments in response to last week’s column about the problems with Shimano going all in on electric shifting. As of this morning, the letters are still coming in. I have read and enjoyed every one. I was a little surprised there weren’t more dissing me for … [Read more...] about More Thoughts on Modern Bicycle Components
Anti-Aging: Max Heart Rate – A Coach’s View
By Coach John Hughes When I started racing ultra-distance in the 1980s riders were just starting to use heart rate monitors. Now they’re ubiquitous. Healthline just published a review The 10 Best Heart Rate Monitor Watches of 2022. Some of the fancier so-called smart watches give you training zones based on your maximum heart rate. Walk into a gym and … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Max Heart Rate – A Coach’s View