By Kevin Kolodziejski Develop Mental Flexibility: Live and Ride Better Because of It Dorian Yates does yoga now. While that name might not ring a bell, here’s what you share in common with him. He pedals. He pedals regularly and really hard for short intervals. The question of yoga aside, here’s how you two don’t match. He does…
QUESTION: Recently I punctured. After I replaced the tube and pumped up the tire, I hadn’t gone 300 yards before the same tire flatted again. I was out of tubes so had to hitch a ride home. What’s going on? — Benny S. RBR REPLIES: First, stop by your local bike shop and buy a tube repair…
QUESTION: I have a 58-mile cycling tour in a couple of months. Two years ago I barely finished in the “platinum” group by riding it in just under two-and-a-half hours. Now the organizers have lowered the platinum time to 2:20, an average of 25 mph. How can I train in the next 8-10 weeks to…
Coach John Hughes’ article, What Electrolytes Do You Really Need?, which focused on hydration management during long, hot summers, reminded me of two things: 1) A suggestion for a Quick Tips item on keeping drinks cold , and 2) a slew of reader tips on the topic from another long, hot summer several years back….
