QUESTION: In summer I needed to drink at least four bottles to ride my favorite hilly 65-mile bike loop. Now that it's 40 degrees cooler, I do the whole ride with one bottle. Is that OK? -- Sam S. RBR REPLIES: Probably not. You sweat nearly as much in the winter as when it's hot and humid. But the sweat doesn't show because of all your clothes, or it evaporates in the cold, … [Read more...] about How Much Should I Drink on Winter Rides?
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How to Stay Fit, Fresh & Enjoy the Holidays
By Coach John Hughes Brent Bookwalter, a pro who raced for BMC, advised that if you have a choice between an extra 20 minutes of riding or spending that time recovering, choose recovery. Think of the holidays as time for quality recovery, a time to gain freshness. Freshness means that you are fully recovered from all of your fall activities and ready – physically and … [Read more...] about How to Stay Fit, Fresh & Enjoy the Holidays
Would a Power Meter Help My Time Trialing?
Question: Would a power meter help me maintain steady energy expenditure throughout time trials and triathlons? Could I just watch the monitor, ride at a pre-determined wattage and thus be sure that I performed at optimum intensity? What about in road races? -- Barry M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Power meters are often touted as great pacing aids for time trials. … [Read more...] about Would a Power Meter Help My Time Trialing?