June 21, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. 2018 Race Across AMerica Rider Interview with Michael Glass By Coach John Hughes After riding 1,663 miles in less than eight straight days could you still ride at 14.5 mph? That’s what my client Michael Glass (age 55) is riding on Wednesday morning in the solo Race Across AMerica (RAAM). He is 1,963 miles into … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 815
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2018 Race Across AMerica Rider Interview with Michael Glass
By Coach John Hughes After riding 1,663 miles in less than eight straight days, could you still ride at 14.5 mph? That’s the pace my client Michael Glass (age 55) is riding on Wednesday morning, June 20th, in the solo Race Across AMerica (RAAM). He is 1,963 miles into the race with 1,107 miles to go. He’s averaging 251 miles per day at an average riding speed of 13.1 mph, … [Read more...] about 2018 Race Across AMerica Rider Interview with Michael Glass
Ask the Coach: Which Electrolytes Does A Cyclist Need?
By Coach John Hughes Lisa, my client wrote: The weather will be in 80s+ for Quabbin century on Saturday. I can only bring two bottles of your HMSD (Homemade Sports Drink, recipe below). How do I get lots of electrolytes and whatever else I need? What about a powdered sports drink I can mix after the HMSD is gone? Or electrolyte supplements? There will be aid stations … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Which Electrolytes Does A Cyclist Need?
SILCA HIRO Side-Lever Locking Presta Chuck Review
By Jim Langley HOT! Comes to the rescue when nothing else work Airtight seal every time Side-lever means it fits where other chucks/adapters won’t A joy to hold and use NOT! $65 Source: SILCA and available at Amazon https://amzn.to/2P66e0c. Price: $65 Use: In my home shop and at events and races - dozens of tough tires … [Read more...] about SILCA HIRO Side-Lever Locking Presta Chuck Review
Pearl Izumi iracelikeagirl Women’s Cycling Apparel
By Sheri Rosenbaum In April, Pearl Izumi announced a partnership with iracelikeagirl, a women’s endurance team and community created and supported by professional triathlete Angela Naeth. The proceeds from this new line will benefit the iracelikeagirl athlete community. In 2017 Naeth founded iracelikeagirl with the mission to use the sport of triathlon and other endurance … [Read more...] about Pearl Izumi iracelikeagirl Women’s Cycling Apparel