Gran Fondos – Rapidly becoming Cycling’s Most Popular Events
These rest stops offer a chance to see these farms and also to sample some fresh produce grown right there in the Hudson Valley.
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Finding the Fun in Fitness – The Key to Sticking with your Exercise Routine
If exercise feels like a chore, then you will never want to do it. Finding an activity that makes fitness enjoyable is the only way to get yourself started with a routine that you will truly want to stick with.
The High Point Time Trial – Getting Over Long Climbs
I shifted into the next easiest gear and glanced down seeing my heart rate was already up around 175bpm. I didn’t look behind me, but I could almost feel the woman who started after me breathing down my neck as we made slow progress toward the top.
Group Riding Etiquette – The Do’s and Don’ts
Remembering to respect the rules of the road, your fellow riders and the ride leader will be the first steps to becoming a competent and well-liked group rider.
A Great Bike Fit – One of the Best Investments you can make as Cyclist
A great fit can make the difference between the bike feeling like an extension of your body versus a cumbersome and uncomfortable machine that feels like a burden to ride.
Mind over Matter – Leaping Over Mental Hurdles
When racing and training for endurance sports such as running, cycling, triathlon, etc., you need to put in the time to train your body physically to achieve your goals. However, sometimes we forget that there is also a huge mental aspect to these sports.
Energy Gels – The Good, the Bad and the Gooey
Here are some of my general observations regarding some of the most popular brands of energy gels; the good, bad, sweet, soupy, sticky and sometimes tasty gels.
Conquering the Dirt – The Hell of Hunterdon
The Hell of Hunterdon is an eighty-two mile ride with nineteen dirt sectors and close to six thousand feet of climbing. So if the dirt isn’t challenging enough, the hills will add the extra difficulty riders may be seeking.
Post Ride Nutrition to Help Keep You Strong and Speed up Recovery
Making sure you eat, drink and replenish your body with the right fuel shortly after a ride will help you recover properly and keep you feeling strong day after day in your training.
The Two Hour Long Climb and the Daredevil Descent
My legs felt like they were getting heavier and heavier and the end of the climb was certainly nowhere in sight. All I could see was more road in front of me winding up toward the heavens.