By Arnie Baker, MD Key Cycling Nutrition Points Refueling after exercise is a proven recovery strategy. The sooner the better. Refueling during exercise is best. Prompt refueling benefits both endurance and strength athletes. Prompt refueling benefits aerobic and anaerobic work. Aim to ingest at least 50 grams of carbohydrate (200 calories) within the first 30…
By Rick Schultz As a USAC coach and elite bike fitter, one question I get all of the time is, “What do you ride?” I currently have three bikes. A 2012 Cervelo R5CA, a 2015 Giant TCR Advanced and a 2018 Trek Madone 9.4. They share the chainring gearing, and all three have dual power…
On a ride with a buddy right beside me, I once shifted the front derailleur and the chain fell off the outside of the big chainring. My friend could barely call a warning before I had shifted the chain right back into place. He was amazed. He’d never seen this trick even though he’s an…
