Exactly how do cyclists race? From all I\’ve ever found out about bicycle races, it\’s not all about speed. Common sense told me long ago that skill is even more important. You can have a casual cruising speed fit to put a top Tour de France sprinter\’s peak velocity to shame; but what happens if […]
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Just in case Hurricane Dorian heads this way, I\’m getting ready. At present he\’s expected to curve a bit to the North, and head for the Florida/Georgia border. But his current track is westwards; and if that doesn\’t change, we\’d better be on the lookout! Dorian is a very strong storm. Even though his forward
Cycling in Italy This blog/page may contain affiliate links. “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” If I were to take a bicycle tour of Italy, which part would I want to
Bon Voyage! Have a great time on your cycling adventures in parts distant. I\’ve yet to travel with my bicycle in the luggage hold of an airplane. But if I ever do, how can I keep my precious \”ride\” safe from damage? I once heard a horror story about someone who let his saxophone (in
Look Ma! No … CRASH!! Oh, please, DO be very careful about riding no-hands. It appears to be so easy. And so much fun. How many kids try it, then, only to end up like this poor teddy bear? I\’ve been hesitant to blog about riding a bicycle no-handed. I can\’t offer any advice from
Is the Garmin right? Recovery, recovery, recovery. We hear that as much as we hear train, train, train. Maybe more. When I get home after a ride, and select Save Ride on my Garmin, it tells me how many hours of recovery I (supposedly) need before riding again. If I\’ve ridden any harder than
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Thinking ahead is a wise practice. Yes, I know, it\’s still August. It still feels like a combination of blast furnace and sauna where I live. So why am I thinking about cold-weather events now? Thinking ahead! Fall will come eventually, even if it doesn\’t seem like it today. Cycling enthusiasts aren\’t likely to consider
Chill Ride A “chill” ride comparatively speaking, that is. I was a bit nervous about going for a ride today, because last night the forecast said there was a 90% chance of rain and T-storms. In fact, as I was setting out, I saw a huge, black cloud off in a southerly direction. I decided
Listen to avid cyclists discussing bike fit, and you may hear \”Serotta\”. All this chatter about bicycle fit sounds a bit like dressmaking/tailoring. Actually, I suppose it is. Sewing is about making a garment to fit the intended wearer properly. A bicycle fit is about getting a bicycle to fit the rider just right. The
Are we cyclists masochistic? It might seem like it. Avid cyclists speak of the sufferfest. Pros, and aspiring pros, talk about learning how to love pain. I\’ve done my share (and then some) of complaining that my overall cruising speed does\’t seem to be increasing. There are numerous training plans out there; why don\’t I
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