By Greg Conderacci During his life, the great Native American chief Crazy Horse found himself pursued many times – by the U.S. Army, scouts, and members of rival tribes. But they could never catch him, despite riding their horses into the ground in efforts to do so. After his death, a friend disclosed the great warrior’s secret. On level stretches and down hills, Crazy … [Read more...] about Why You Should Ride Like Crazy Horse
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Are Bike Computers Worth It?
QUESTION: Are bike computers worth it? There are a lot of options, and some of them cost hundreds of dollars. Can't I just ride without one? - Stan Purdum replies: The short answer is “Yes,” but since there are two classes of bike computers, the longer answer is “It depends on what you want to know about your ride.” Bike computers can be classed as “basic” and … [Read more...] about Are Bike Computers Worth It?
Connecting Things Leads to Better Cycling
By Kevin Kolodziejski Three Sprockets Shy of a Nine-Speed Cassette Even though I’m three months into my seventh decade, I ride as hard as I can as often as I can and sometimes even mix it up with up-and-comers a third my age. A former training partner who’s much younger and now does all his riding recreationally recently asked why I still do so. The question … [Read more...] about Connecting Things Leads to Better Cycling
Which Electrolytes Do You Really Need?
By Coach John Hughes It was 95F (35C) and sweat was dripping into my eyes a few years back, so I tied a bandana around my head and put my cowboy hat back on. My wife and I were sitting in the sun listening to Yonder Mountain String Band’s Sunday morning gospel set at RockyGrass, the annual bluegrass festival only a few miles from our house in Boulder, Colorado. Yonder … [Read more...] about Which Electrolytes Do You Really Need?