What to Wear Cycling in Varying Weather, a Conversation with Coach Ertl This article began one December when I started trading emails with Coach David Ertl. Coach Ertl lives and rides in Iowa. I grew up in neighboring Missouri and can attest to the terrible weather (and the 100-degree-plus extremes — in normal years!) possible in […]
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What to Wear in Various Weather
Dictionary of Cycling Lingo
A List of Common Terminology to Decipher the Sometimes Arcane Patois of Road Cycling Ever wonder what cyclists are talking about when they start throwing around weird slang? We’ve created a bicycling dictionary for you, with definitions of the most common phrases and words related to cycling. Did we miss a word? Leave a comment […]
Presenting All the Pieces of the Protein Puzzle
After Paying Homage to My Racing Mentor By Kevin Kolodziejski My best racing buddy — and certainly the best racing mentor anyone could ever ask for — once won a crit by at least three bike lengths in a four-up sprint from an early breakaway that was never more than 15 or 20 seconds ahead […]
Quick Tip: Figure Out if You Climb Faster Seated or Standing
Good climbers are equally comfortable in the saddle or out. But lots of riders don’t know which technique really suits them better. Find out by timing yourself on a favorite climb while monitoring your heart rate and perceived exertion. Pick a hill that’s typical of those you climb often. Ideally it will be between 2 […]
Being Physically Active in the Evening May Prolong Your Life
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Moving about in the evening is associated with lower risk for heart disease and death in obese adults, compared to being physically active in the morning or afternoon (Diabetes Care, May 2024;47(5):890-897). Evening activity was associated with lower incidence of eye, kidney or nerve damage in those who were also diabetic […]
Quick Tip: Work on Your Spin While Climbing
Spinning a low gear on downhills is often recommended as a good way to develop a smooth stroke at high cadence. However, an alternate approach that can be even more effective is working on your spin while riding gentle climbs. When you get to a hill, choose a gear several teeth easier than you need […]
BMC’s Commitment to Women’s Cycling: Supporting Racing and Riding
By Sheri Rosenbaum In my latest RBR article about the Rough Road 100, I highlighted BMC’s role in sponsoring 120 entries to encourage women to come out and race. During my race packet pickup, I met the local BMC rep. We talked about their sponsorship role and, through that encounter, was introduced to BMC’s North […]