Finding ways to increase cycling power, or functional threshold power, can make riders more efficient. Since the dawn of the bicycle (around 1860), cyclists have challenged one another to races and long-distance events. Britannica says the first recorded bike race was in Paris in 1868 on a Velocipede. Over time, the bicycle evolved, and with each transformation, … 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
So You Want To Get in Shape After a training ride, I texted our average power (watts) to my friend, who joined me. “Is that good,” he asked. “For me, yes. For you, I don’t know.” I wasn’t trying to impersonate Yoda or be some weird existentialist. My friend didn’t use a power meter or … 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
In recent years intermittent fasting and cycling has become profoundly popular as a method to – according to its proponents – lose weight and regain health. The concept of only eating within a short period of time each day is an odd idea to many, and to an endurance cyclist seems almost impossible. But what … 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
There are a number of ways that you can improve your speed and endurance on the bike. These include training, getting adequate rest, fueling your body with the right nutrition and hydration, taking care of your bike, and adjusting your cycling position. Why Do You Want to Improve Your Cycling Speed and Endurance? I’ve never … Read more
