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Why do you ride your bike? We each have our own reasons, and probably no two answers are exactly alike. And that’s great. I ride my bike for the great exercise and health benefits it provides. Cycling is a great way to stay lean, fit and strong, but without the pounding of other forms of exercise. I [...] The end of one season is also the beginning of another. Your training and racing this past season has taught you a great deal about your strengths and weaknesses, about your mind and body. While the lessons are still fresh in your mind, use them to create an actionable plan [...] Should you as a cyclist spend time in the weight room engaging in strength training? There’s an ongoing debate regarding this issue. I’ll provide my input here. I advocate strength training in these circumstances: 1. Master’s athletes (older than 40) should lift year round to maintain muscle mass. Our bodies naturally lose muscle mass as we age, so consistent [...] Aerobic development is critical for all endurance athletes, specifically cyclists. I’ve stressed the value that you’ll gain by spending quality time in the base phases of training and how you’ll benefit in the long term.
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