By Martin Sigrist Accidental falls in the USA, UK and many other countries account for as many premature deaths each year as road traffic accidents (1,2,3,4). Every year millions of falls cause serious injuries which can lead to a sudden and immediate permanent reduction in life quality. In the USA hospitalization rates due to falls…
By Coach John Hughes You’re a cyclist in your 50s and older. Your goals are to be a good cyclist, healthy and fit for many years to come. To reach your goals, knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do. 1. Ignoring the training paradigm Training stress (physiological overload) +…
By Coach John Hughes 1. Experiment of one We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read some where. I’m recommending these training rules in response to a reader’s question. You can adapt…
By Coach John Hughes Riders 50 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the cycling community. Here are several reasons among others. Long-time exercisers such as former runners, triathletes and others are switching to cycling because it’s easier on aging muscles and joints. Around 50 the physical signs of aging become more apparent….
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Proper tire inflation is all important for a comfortable ride and pinch flat protection. It also protects rims and ensures optimum performance. So, when I received an email from regular RBR commenter “fixieguy,” asking what psi to pump his new tires to, I was eager to help. Here’s his…
