By Coach John Hughes Reader Steve Fenn Asked a Series of Nutrition Questions: The broad question might be: when and what should I eat before an event of 6-12 hours? More specifically, how much time before the start of the event should I eat, and what should I eat? The events I participate in start at 5:30…
By Jim Langley I’m from New Hampshire. It’s where I got my first good 10-speed in the summer of 1971. I remember the feeling I had when I got it home. No, not the excitement and anticipation of exploring backroads, but the feeling of dread, as the new-toy glow wore off and I…
By Stan Purdum “Adventure,” said the prolific writer, Louis L’Amour, “is nothing but a romantic name for trouble.” Having spent his young manhood years knocking about the oceans on tramp steamers, hobo-ing the West on freight trains, working as a circus roustabout in one place and as a skinner of dead cattle in another, and…
Editor’s Note: RBR contributor Stan Purdum (don’t miss Stan’s article “Days of Adventure” in today’s issue) forwarded a link to an article on the League of American Bicyclists website that should be of interest to all of us. It details Oregon’s recently passed tax on new bicycles. Beyond that, and noting another example or two…
Question: I am interested in learning more about training for climbing as I am preparing for Haute Route Ventoux. Any information would be welcomed. Thank you. —Jared N.
