While any ride will help, there are some exercises that are more effective than others. Some games to prepare you for training. Others to help you recover. But there are some key exercises that are both demanding and rewarding with great improvement. Spring is just around the corner, so here are the 5 best workouts … Read more
We’ve seen them all. Groups of weekend warriors, wrapped in brightly colored (often overstretched) Lycra, sipping lattes in a café packed with what looks like a slightly overdone version of the pro cycling peloton. The familiar ‘clicking’ of cleats on polished concrete is all too familiar in most inner city cafes on weekends. Mixed with … Read more
As a coach, one of the points I want cyclists to understand is that cycling performance stems from three essential elements: an exerciseAnd feed And Recovery. You can only be a successful cyclist if you master all three. 1. an exercise. The most obvious component of cycling performance is training. You cannot improve your performance … Read more
If you find going to the gym is a dreary exercise, you may want to try outdoor cycling instead. Cycling, compared to aerobics, is much more fun. When cycling, you will not get bored with the changing environment as you travel your chosen bike path; Whereas, in the gym, you’re stuck with the same walls … Read more
Regardless of the recent scandals in cycling competition, which culminated in revelations about Lance Armstrong’s indiscretions with human growth hormone, there is a growing popularity in this sport of kings. And it’s not just in competitive racing. Increasingly, more and more sports fans are cycling to enjoy the movement and benefit from staying fit, staying … Read more
So you’re long and hopefully a successful cycling season is coming to an end. Your first step is to get some hard-earned rest. You can still ride, just take it easy and have fun. This is a great time to ride with friends and family members who can’t be with you during practice rides. It’s … Read more
What is the best low carb diet plan? Of all the diets out there (Atkins, South Beach, etc.) which ones are the most effective? After spending a lot of time learning about nutrition and fitness, I came across a diet that people in the gym swear by when asked. And according to my fitness guru, … Read more
Cycling for weight loss is a fun and interesting way to improve your health and make you feel better. Pedaling down a country road or through a city park awakens your soul and awakens your senses. A regular weight loss and cycling routine can lower your risk of developing serious diseases such as heart disease, … Read more
A cycling cap is different from a baseball cap. First, it is made of a thin material. Compared with a baseball cap, it is more flexible. When you look at the back of the cap, it flexes to give you the perfect fit, no matter your head size. But what does this cover really do? … Read more
With changing global conditions such as increased fuel costs, traffic, and higher parking fees, there has been a change in how people commute, whether to work, appointments, or even grocery shopping. One of the modes of transportation that has been supported is cycling. In many major cities and their surrounding areas, pressure on cycling lanes … Read more