By Ric Stern VO2max, nice little acronym, bandied around all the time in cycling circles. You’ve probably seen GCN mention it, and most likely every cycling magazine you’ve ever read. But what is it, what does it mean, and more importantly than the physiology if it’s so important, can you improve it? In reverse order,…
Question: I am a road cyclist, though I haven’t been at it very long. But I’m old enough that I have a few prostate problems. My urologist says I’m not ready for surgery yet, but he suggested that I purchase a “prostate saddle.” I did that, and found that it’s designed not to put pressure…
By Sheri Rosenbaum Hydration and Energy in New Seasonal Flavors It’s always nice to mix it up with different flavors that aren’t overly sweet on long endurance rides. SKRATCH Labs released four new summer limited-edition seasonal flavors of its popular Sport Hydration Drink Mix, Super High Carb Drink Mix, and Energy Chews.
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley One of the “newer” trends in cycling is the 1X (say “one-by”) drivetrain. On these there is only a single (one) chainring. This makes for easy, uncomplicated shifting. Need a lower, easier gear to fight a headwind or top a climb?
