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The #1 question I’m asked – by far, is this: “Now that the cycling season has begun, should I continue to lift?” Let me answer this question with a question: “Are you paid to ride your bike?” If the answer is no; if you don’t get paid to ride your bike for a living, the short answer to “Should I [...] Cycling fatigue is like flu shot. In order to effectively fight the flu, we first must be injected with a dose of it. Our body adapts to it then is able to rebuff the flu when we’re exposed to it. Similarly, we must expose ourselves to relatively high levels of exercise-induced stress to create fatigue. Our [...] Other than proper pacing, nutrition is the most important element to have right in order to insure a successful century (whether this is a 100 mile or a metric century). You’ll exert yourself in the 3-7 hours to complete the century and this exertion will require a significant amount of energy – and this fuel will [...] The time to build your aerobic base, your aerobic engine is now, in the spring. There are a couple different ways to accomplish this goal. Spend time in the saddle. The long weekend rides at a “conversational” effort level are great for base building. Shorter rides at this easy level can accomplish the same purpose, but a [...] The racing and event season is just around the corner for cyclists in the northern part of the country, and has begun for riders in the south. Whether your season has begun or not, you undoubtedly have most of your season planned. And your training has likely begun in earnest. I’ll be announcing an exciting and affordable [...] |
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