By Coach John Hughes “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride." President John F. Kennedy. We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read somewhere. Part 1 covers the effects of aging, current … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 1
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Strength Training May Be More Effective than Aerobic Exercise to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Several recent studies show that resistance training for strength may be more effective than aerobic exercise, such as jogging or walking, to help prevent high blood pressure and heart attacks. This may surprise you because many champion body builders and weight lifters have died at very young ages from heart attacks, but the causes of these deaths are … [Read more...] about Strength Training May Be More Effective than Aerobic Exercise to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
SCOTT Road RC Ultimate Shoes Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hot! Lightweight design reduces leg fatigue A stiffness index of 10 for excellent power transfer Carbitex OmniFlex incorporated into the midfoot for flexible and lightweight BOA Fit System with dual, low-profile Li2 dials enable micro-adjustments Abundant ventilation on uppers and soles Race fit perfect for … [Read more...] about SCOTT Road RC Ultimate Shoes Review
Riding America’s Second Oldest Cycling Classic, the TOSRV
In the October 5th issue of RoadBikeRider, there was an article about the TOSRV which stated that it is the oldest Double Century in the country having been run for 62 years. However, the Los Angeles Grand Tour Double Century has been run every year since 1959, which we discovered after the article was published. We have edited it to correct the error. By Stan … [Read more...] about Riding America’s Second Oldest Cycling Classic, the TOSRV
Product Review: Muc-Off AirMach Mini Pump
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley A Maxi Mini RATING: Hot Compact size, only 6-inches long/155mm Light, durable 6063 aluminum construction Barrel knurling so your hands don’t slip Pull-out flexible hose w/cap to keep out dirt Reversible Presta/Schrader screw-on head Comes with frame mount Includes rustproof stainless mounting bolts Muc-off … [Read more...] about Product Review: Muc-Off AirMach Mini Pump