Do you like to go fast? How about going faster with less effort? Well you can spend thousands of dollars on a new bike or wheels and get a little faster, or you can get in a paceline and get a lot faster. A paceline is a group of riders in line close behind the …
“The real reason to ride your bike is because it is fun.” A good friend of mine, a former pro, was featured in a magazine article a few years ago and her statement has always stood out in my mind. As a coach, my biggest goal is to make sure that the athletes I am working …
Improving Your Climbing Adds to the Fun of Riding Read More »
Most bicycling injuries occur when people are riding alone, frequently during daylight hours. Solo cyclists are often not very noticeable to motorists, especially if the cyclists wear drab or dark colors. Make sure drivers see you, even during the day, by doing the following: Use bright “blinkie” lights, front and back, even during the day. Using …
TRAINING LINGO Let’s look at the exercise terminology used in most cycling applications and training systems. “Zones” are used to define different levels of workout effort. Different training systems use a different number of zones, and those systems with a similar number of zones may define them slightly differently. Most cycling app websites will show …
INDOOR TRAINING: Training Terminology and Intervals Read More »