Teach Yourself to Pedal at a Higher Cadence Incorporate this simple cadence drill into your warm up and cool down for every ride. Warm up for 5 minutes at a natural comfortable pedal rpm Increase your pedal rpm to a point where it becomes uncomfortable, but don't pedal
Four Things Women Can do to Improve Their Cycling By Victor Jiminez 1. Avoid Problems by Addressing Fit First Think of bicycle fit the way you would shop for shoes. First you would measure to know what size to try then you would shop for styles and colors.
Want to Ride 1 mph Faster? Use aero bars. One mile per hour is about how much faster an average cyclist will gain simply from using aero-bars. Follow these tips to get the most out of your new setup. Proper Position First make sure your position is
Run to Become a Better Cyclist By Victor Jimenez Science suggests that some running may be beneficial for cyclists. Several recent studies have shown decreased bone density in cyclists compared to non-exercising subjects. Not exactly the news you want to hear. You spend a lot of time
The Essentials of Planning a Successful Season By Robin Farina These days everyone you talk to has some athletic goal they would like to achieve. Whether it's a first sprint triathlon, beginner bike race or an Ironman or possibly the 2012 Olympics, planning your season is the first
By Curtis Staples I had big plans for 2009 - big plans that included "a lot" of training to get faster. Not "a lot" as in years past when 30 hours on the bike was a standard week, and a mere 15 was recovery, but "a lot" compared to
By Joe Nuss My wife elbowed me in the back about 3a.m. the other night."Joe... Joe... wake up. You're talking in your sleep.""Où sont mes chaussettes?""Huh?""Mes chaussettes. Ma chance chaussettes! Vous savez ... les chaussettes! L'avion est en partance pour Monaco! Dépêchez-vous!"... and I don't even speak French!With the
Dr. Angelina StevensI might be the only cyclist still avidly riding my cyclocross bike in the middle of summer. While the season is long over, I can't up the freedom of riding on roads, trails, and dirt all on the same bike! You could call me a fanatic!Five years
By Brian BeattyThere is no doubt that aerodynamic positioning on the bike decreases wind resistance. Wind tunnel studies have well documented thousands of position and equipment modifications in the attempt to maximize efficiency. In terms of bike positioning, the general basic take away is the flatter one's back, the
By Mike BeamanYou spend a lot of time managing your career and family to allow for precious triathlon training time. So, why waste those efforts by wearing and using gear that needlessly slows you down? Every year companies spend millions of dollars researching and developing aerodynamic gear to make