Boys Beware! This is about to get knee-deep in girly talk, so consider yourself forewarned! For years I would periodically worry that, for some unknown reason; all my strength had gone, maybe I was sick, over-trained, or that I was suddenly and mysteriously out of shape. I would FREAK out! Because I’m ‘type A’ and … Continue reading Training Tips: Cycling with your Cycle
I think it's totally appropriate for me to write about cycling nutrition having just eaten the better part of a piece of cheesecake after dinner. Heck, if that was the nutrition plan everyone would sign up! I'd be rich ... and fat - very, very fat. Here's some basic tips for good diet to enhance your athletic performance.
Ah, the scenery, the challenge, and the thrills! Love ‘em or hate ‘em: it’s important for every cyclist to become comfortable or at least acquainted with riding what most cyclist call The Rollers (aka: 'hills' - not indoor training!). Here’s a few tips from someone that has gone from being a hater to a lover. … Continue reading Training Tips | Riding in Rolling Hills
I have a suspicion that Scooby and Shaggy had more in those snacks than I, as a 6-yr old, could have imagined. Regardless: you rest assured that my recipe for 'Scooby Snacks' are legal in all states and contain no controlled substances. Now that we've got that disclaimer out of the way... Let's talk FOOD. … Continue reading Bites on the Bike #1: Scooby Snacks!
A common problem among most avid cyclists and triathletes is the tendency to an anterior rotation of the shoulder joint, otherwise known as rounded or hunched shoulders. This is so prevalent and can cause so many issues, I thought I might publish a few ways to counter-act this common problem. Basically the issue springs from … Continue reading Shrug-Off Rounded Shoulders
Cycling and coffee, like Forrest Gump said: “go together like peas and carrots”. There’s a time-honored tradition of caffeine swilling in the long history of the bicycle, and it’s just as prevalent today. Actually: some may not consider you a ‘true’ cyclist if you don’t drink coffee! I’m sure there is something in the Velominati … Continue reading Coffee & Cycling: The Dynamic Duo
No, I’m not reminiscing about the occurrences after binge-eating Mexican food. What I'm talking about here is REAL wind... you know the pushy, back-talking, grabby atmospheric stuff that you sometimes encounter during your training ride. The wind that trashes your mph average and leaves you frustrated, sore, and exhausted. Or it can, it depends on … Continue reading Battling the Wind
It has only taken me 8 years to figure out how to not over-dress during the winter. I'm kind of slow at some things apparently. I'm not fond of cold weather: especially of damp, windy, and gloomy bike rides. I'm also incredibly stubborn in my loathing of any sort of trainer work-out. So: I ride … Continue reading Off Season Over-Dressing Syndrome (O.SODS)
There’s some discussion bouncing around the internet between whether building slower-pace winter base miles or shorter, harder intensity efforts is the way to go to prepare for race season. Josh Horowitz, coach and trainer, says that Off-Season Training is just a myth. It’s all very interesting and can get technical with discussions of elevating your … Continue reading Off Season: Are Base Miles Just Bunk?
Well, sort of... This is a topic of much contention between myself and my fellow male competitive cyclist. Most men become quicker on a bike when they reach 'race weight' - which is around 10% body fat. This makes sense, right? Worked for Froome in 2015 Tour de France after all... It's all about … Continue reading Fat is Faster
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