A friend of mine refers to cycling as ‘the fountain of youth.’ If you think about it, cycling does help you stay youthful. It works your cardiovascular system, helps you have more energy, is easy on the joints, and builds muscles. In this article, we will focus on how cycling works muscles. We’ll talk about … Read more
Discovering the world on a road bike is exhilarating, but ensuring a pain-free ride is crucial. To prevent shoulder pain while riding a road bike, mastering proper techniques and making necessary adjustments is key. This comprehensive guide delves into effective strategies, encompassing ergonomics, posture, and exercises, enabling you to relish the road biking experience while … Read more
Nothing gets you better at climbing like – climbing does, especially cycling hill repeats. Hill repeats help you gain strength, stamina, average speed, aerobic power, improved management of lactic acid, and grit. When I can’t get outside, I practice hill repeats inside on my trainer. Zwift routes such as Sand and Sequoias or Alpe de … Read more
When my children were small, I spent most of my cycling time indoors, on my bike trainer and rollers. It was a necessary part of working out since I couldn’t leave my kiddos to get out and train. And while I love getting outside to ride every chance I get, there are benefits to riding … Read more
Cycling is a low-impact sport, which means, of course, that it’s easier on your joints. I’ve spoken to more than a few cyclists who only took up cycling because running was becoming just too painful on their knees. But what about cycling? Is cycling good or bad for knees? Here’s what you need to know. … Read more
You’ve heard it said before; age is just a number. But is this true for cyclists? What is the average cycling speed by age? Consider this: Professional cyclists often begin their pro careers by getting signed at the early age of 20. Some say they peak physiologically by age 27 and retire by their mid-thirties. … Read more
“How can you sit on the hard little seat?” my friend asked after inspecting my new road bike. “That looks like it would hurt!” Another friend got on his bike after a 10-year hiatus. But after one ride, he was in so much pain he decided not to try it again. He just couldn’t figure … Read more
My first pair of cycling shoes were a pair of inexpensive mountain bike shoes. Unfortunately, I was on a tight budget, so I found a pair of discontinued Pearl Izumi shoes that fit like a sneaker with cleats. And they were OK to get started, but as I progressed in my cycling journey, I knew … Read more
As kids, we ran and biked outside every day we possibly could, without ever giving thought of how much cycling is too much. We went as hard as we felt like and as easy as we wanted. But as adults, we look at exercise, especially cycling, much differently. We think we must do more to … Read more
