Tag Archives: training

Charity Training Rides

Now that summer has arrived, many of us will be gearing up for big charity rides. These fundraising rides often give cyclists the chance to train before the event in an organized group. They offer newer riders the prospect of … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under Rides, training

Ramp It Up to Make a Difference

Things can turn around markedly in just a week’s time. Last week, I was concerned that I didn’t finish 65 miles, bailing from the ride at about 56. I was sore, tired, out of water, and moving slowly against an … Continue reading

4 Comments

Filed under training

Trainers Vs. Rollers

Guest poster Don Blount follows up his post on rollers, by comparing them to trainers. If the weather changes so you are reluctant or unable to get outside to ride, is it better to hop on a stationary trainer or … Continue reading

7 Comments

Filed under training

Bike Rollers – Pros and Cons

Guest poster Don Blount rides in bad weather — indoors, on his rollers. He discusses some of their pros and cons. I feel fortunate to live in a part of the country where outdoor activities can be done year round. … Continue reading

7 Comments

Filed under Accessories, training

New Year’s Goals

Forget resolutions. I usually break mine within a week, anyway. Instead, I’m going to recap 2009 through my biker’s eyes, and look ahead to 2010. 2009 stats: Total miles: 3,053 Avg. speed:14.9 Highest avg. speed on a single ride: 17.2 … Continue reading

12 Comments

Filed under Odds 'n ends, Records & stats

Off-season training

Here we are with just a few days left in 2009. For many of us, the weather outside is frightful. For those of us in milder climes, we can still get out and do some riding. But I think it’s … Continue reading

2 Comments

Filed under training

What kind of biker are you?

As the cooler weather approaches, I’ve been contemplating the upcoming change in my cycling habits. Here in Texas, we can pretty much ride all year.  But experience tells me that I will be cutting back on the amount of saddle … Continue reading

12 Comments

Filed under Odds 'n ends

Prepare at least a little bit for your long ride

On Saturday, my wife Pat and I were out in rural Texas, volunteering at the first Mamma Jamma ride for breast cancer research. The ride featured routes of 10, 27, 46, 70 and 100 miles. I was part of the … Continue reading

6 Comments

Filed under training

Using a Heart Rate Monitor

A couple of months ago, I was riding with some friends when one asked me, “Do you use a heart rate monitor?” “No,” I said. “I’m afraid if I saw the numbers, they’d scare me to death.” My wife got … Continue reading

7 Comments

Filed under training

But sometimes the rabbit is you!

Just a day after gloating about beating some poor guy who didn’t even know he was racing, I was brought back to reality. Out again on Mopac for an easy ride with Pat, I thought I would spin up the … Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Rides, training