June 28, 2018 PDF version for Premium Members is here. Heat Training Improves Cycling Performance By Coach John Hughes Recent research shows that training in the heat yields more improvement than training in cool conditions! Twenty very fit club cyclists’ one-hour time trial performance was tested in 55F (13C) conditions. Twelve of the riders then trained…
By John Yoder My ride started out as an ordinary loop from home to a nearby city about 12 miles away, a gentle route I’ve ridden many times before. For the most part, the country roads have light traffic and there is only one major hill, albeit at 11 percent. What was different this day…
By Coach John Hughes Summer is officially here and rather than grumbling about the heat, you can use riding in the heat to improve your performance. You can also acclimate to the heat without long hot rides every weekend. Heat Training Improves Performance by 6 to 8%!
By Brandon Bilyeu Hot! Traditional styling with a bit of flair on the arms and black accents Sturdy rear pockets with ‘barely there’ lids Full length zipper with garage at bottom Long reflective strips on the rear pockets UV protection fabric Not! Sticky zipper, need two hands to open No mesh side panels, only mesh…
I recently received a review copy of the newly released Racing Bicycles, The Illustrated Story of Road Cycling. Covering everything from historical bike designs and components to the famous races and pro riders we all know and love, it’s a fun and informative book for bike racing fans. Rather than try to describe a book that…
