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
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
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
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
Sometimes, people give up on cycling way too soon, and I can relate. When I first started riding my bike, I had pain in body parts I didn’t know existed! My sit bones ached, my back hurt, and my hands kept going numb. With that much pain, it just wasn’t fun to ride! Thankfully, I … Read more
If you’ve ever seen those pictures of the Tour de France cyclists, you might be taken aback by their appearance, just like I was. You’ll see extremely low body fat and large thighs with muscular, vascular legs. Is that what cycling actually does to the body? What is the effect of cycling on body shape? … Read more
How Important is Strength Training For Cycling? Strength training has many benefits for cyclists of all ages, like increasing power and helping prevent cycling-related injuries. While it can’t replace training on your bike, strength workouts can be another tool in your training workbox to help you excel as a cyclist. And yet, the cycling community … Read more
