By Coach John Hughes Here's a cycling truism for the season: Riding on the road is fun. Riding on the trainer is not fun (unless you’re a masochist!). If you're a typical roadie, though, you’re always looking for ways to improve: better equipment, smarter training, losing weight, etc. So, figuring out a way to add your trainer time to this list of ways … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most of Your Trainer Time
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Fit for Life VI: The Four Pillars – No.1 is Consistency
By Coach John Hughes The first column in this series was Squaring the Geriatric Curve. As you get into your 50s your physical capabilities naturally and inevitably start to decline. You can’t stop this; however, you can control the rates of decline of your different physiological systems. Squaring the geriatric curve means slowing the rates of decline as much as … [Read more...] about Fit for Life VI: The Four Pillars – No.1 is Consistency
Guide to Proper Bike Clipless Pedal Maintenance and Care
By Jim Langley This week, as a follow-up, let’s look at the other half of the system, clipless pedals and how to properly care for them. They’re what lock the shoes in place and ensure an efficient pedal stroke. Here are basic tips for inspecting pedals for problems and maintaining them correctly. Jaws On most clipless pedals, the “jaws” are the sprung plastic or metal pieces … [Read more...] about Guide to Proper Bike Clipless Pedal Maintenance and Care
Statins, Low Vitamin D Levels and Muscle Pain
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Many people who take statin drugs complain of muscle pain and muscle damage. A new study associates this statin-induced muscle pain with low blood levels of vitamin D (Atherosclerosis, 11/22/2016). An eight–week randomized, double–blind crossover trial of a statin drug (simvastatin, 20 mg/day) on 120 patients who had previously complained of muscle pain … [Read more...] about Statins, Low Vitamin D Levels and Muscle Pain
Garneau Course Wind Pro LS Jersey and Elite 2 Bib Tights
By Sheri Rosenbaum Louis Garneau Course Wind Pro LS Jersey Louis Garneau Elite 2 Women's Bib Tights HOT! Jersey Strategically placed windproof panels provide great protection from wind and cold 4-way stretch fabric and pre-shaped shoulders for a close to body fit without being restrictive Wide silicone gripper on back jersey … [Read more...] about Garneau Course Wind Pro LS Jersey and Elite 2 Bib Tights