QUESTION: What is road cycling good for? Some of my friends are telling me that gravel riding is better. Others say mountain bike riding is better. What about road cycling? - Justin C RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Road cycling includes everything from an occasional low-speed neighborhood ride to running errands on a bike to bicycle commuting regularly to work, to touring the … [Read more...] about What is road cycling good for?
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Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Sooner or later, every serious exerciser learns that after a hard workout, they feel sleepy and need to go to sleep to recover. Older people may need even more sleep after intense exercise than younger people. A recent review of 37 studies recommends that competitive athletes and serious exercisers should consider napping 20 to 90 minutes every afternoon … [Read more...] about Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
Quick Tip: How to Adjust your Bicycle Helmet Correctly
A reader named David wrote in to say he always seems to have problems getting his helmet to fit correctly. “This may seem basic, but it seems to be a problem I have encountered with several different helmets. I never seem to get the straps adjusted just right and always seem to have excess strap in the way. One strap or the other usually ends up rubbing against my ear. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to Adjust your Bicycle Helmet Correctly