10 RULES TO LIVE BY by John Josephs
1. COME BACK TO EARTH: Eat Clean. Try to choose the least processed forms of food. Limit manufactured foods. Eat Real. Fruits, veggies, whole grains, and high fiber carbohydrates. 2. EAT A RAINBOW OFTEN: Eat Fruits or Vegetables with each meal. Choose a wide variety of colors for the biggest benefit. 3. LESS LEGS THE BETTER: Include a LEAN protein source with each meal. 4. EAT FATS THAT GIVE SOMETHING BACK: Include healthy fats in your diet … read more »
2010: Different Year, Same Old Group Rides
2010: Different Year, Same Old Group Rides Some things never change. This is evident by the actions of a few individuals who give cyclists a bad name. Most cyclists I know are good riders with good intentions when they go out for a bike ride. They obey traffic laws and are courteous to motorists. Additionally, they follow basic cycling etiquette and view safety as a primary principle when they are out on the roads. We … read more »
A Bike, A Box and A Quarter Hour
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A Return To Normalcy - 2011 Tour de France by John Josephs
In my opinion, the 2011 edition of the Tour de France was the most exciting in years. The 86 hours, 22 minutes and 22 seconds it took Cadel Evans to win the race is roughly the amount of time I spent on the couch watching the race. This year’s race made me think of past TdF races and all the speculation and negative publicity regarding doping and the sport of cycling. However, … read more »
Alcohol’s Benefits and Risk
University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter October 17, 2006 A recent, widely publicized study in the New England Journal of Medicine has led a lot of drinkers to congratulate themselves, and a lot of nondrinkers to wonder if they should start. "Drinking is good for your heart," the newspaper headlines announced, "and the more you drink, the better." This was a well-designed study funded by the National Institutes of Health. It tracked the drinking … read more »
Alcohol’s Effect on Losing Weight
Alcohol’s Effect on Losing Weight by fatburn.com Let's start with a little background. The kind of alcohol we drink is known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol. All consumption alcohols have the same effect on the body whether they are wine, beer, or hard liquor. Alcohol is produced when yeasts metabolize certain sugars. Are all alcohols created equal? No, different alcohols have different calorie and alcohol levels. The source of the sugar determines the type … read more »
Anatomy of a Bicycle
Anatomy of a Bicycle
Bicycle Crashes – Know How to Protect Your Rights by Christopher Burns
1. Always report the crash to the police. Always report the crash, even if you don't think you are hurt or your bike has been damaged. If you are in a crash with a motor vehicle where there are personal injuries or damage to property that exceeds $500, Florida law requires you to report the crash. But even when not required by law, reporting the crash is critical to preserving your rights. The crash report will … read more »
Chamois Cream: The Best Thing Your’re Not Using by Dan Empfield
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Cycling in America Is One Big Exchange Program By MICHAEL BARRY Published: September 22, 2008 New
Cycling in America Is One Big Exchange Program Top of Form Bottom of Form Close By MICHAEL BARRY Published: September 22, 2008 New York Times ST. LOUIS — Ahead of the peloton, a straight gray line of pavement lay over the lush green rolling hills and into the horizon. With a strong wind at its side, the peloton rolled at about 34 miles per hour in a line as each rider searched for shelter behind … read more »
Group Rides: Rules and Etiquette by Shawn Heidgen, Director Sportif Pactimo Performance, www.pactimo
1. Be predictable This may be the most important rule and it involves every aspect of riding from changing positions in the group to following the traffic rules. You might say that all the other rules support this one. Smooth predictable riding isn't just a matter of style...it's survival!!Have you ever been on a ride where the group stops at an intersection and people scatter all over the lane? Some going through on the wrong … read more »
How Much Training Does Your Trainer/Coach Have by Rob Maxwell
HOW MUCH TRAINING DOES YOUR TRAINER HAVE? How much education would you like your attorney to have? What about your doctor? Or how about I hit you where it hurts… I’ve done a pretty good job with my own mutual funds, so how about you let me invest your money for you? Isn’t that like “No, but I slept at a Holiday Inn last night”? It sounds ludicrous, doesn’t it? So how is that any different than the majority of … read more »
I’m Not Really Running by Gina Kolata NY Times December 6, 2007
PERSONAL BEST I'm Not Really Running, I'm Not Really Running... By GINA KOLATA That, in a sense, is the trick that Paula Radcliffe said she uses. Ms. Radcliffe, the winner of this year’s New York City Marathon, said in a recent interview that she counts her steps when she struggles in a race. “When I count to 100 three times, it’s a mile,” she said. “It helps me focus on the moment and not think about how many miles … read more »
Michael Barry’s Diary: Wind, Eddy and a Victory
by Michael Barry VeloNews 2/9/2009 Gusting gale-force winds are not ideal for bike racing. Qatar, a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf off of Saudi Arabia, is a wide-open windy desert with few trees and fewer roads. The races are lost on the windy open roads as the peloton quickly splits into echelons, as every rider fights to find shelter in the draft of another rider. To race well in the wind a rider … read more »
Michael Barry’s Diary: Bite the dust, then reach for the stars By Michael Barry
Michael Barry’s Diary: Bite the dust, then reach for the stars By Michael Barry Published in VeloNews In the moment everything seems lost. I skidded along the ground, sliding on the tarmac as if I were seated on a sled but with only a thin layer of Lycra between skin and rock. The initial impact was brusque and jarring — similar to what a driver feels when rear-ended by another car. Then came the impacts … read more »
Monte Zoncolan: Basso Climbs Back (NYT)
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One To Grow On Ultramarathon - Wolfson Children’s Hospital
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So What’s the Big Deal About Computrainer? By Kevin Mackinnon
Is it the cool graphics? The fact that you can race against a pacer, an old performance, or someone else? Could it be the fact that you can test your power, spinning efficiency and aerobic fitness to measure improvement? Could it be all of that? For my entire professional triathlon career, I trained on various types of windtrainers and rollers during the long winter months we have here in Canada. I typically went through a … read more »
Tips for Riding in Traffic by Warren Green
Triathlon and cycling events are wonderful - cops blocking the traffic, no cars on the road, no traffic lights and stop signs to worry about. Unfortunately, we don’t have the same benefits during our training rides. Every cyclist has a long list of stories about their close calls with cars and trucks, and too many have stories about being hit. This article contains a few suggestions for cyclists for dealing with traffic. These are my … read more »
Tour de Torture: Who Is Prepared to Suffer the Most? By MICHAEL BARRY Published: July 3, 2008 New
Tour de Torture: Who Is Prepared to Suffer the Most? Top of Form Bottom of Form Close By MICHAEL BARRY Published: July 3, 2008 New York Times GIRONA, Spain — A coach once told me, “Go until you see Jesus.” Another told me, “Pedal until you taste blood.” Everybody in the Tour de France will suffer; the winner will probably be the one who is prepared to suffer the most. Skip to next paragraph In … read more »
Triple Bypass - July 9, 2011
On July 9th, 2011, client Ernest Hale and I completed the 120 mile, Triple Bypass from Evergreen-to-Avon, Colorado. I usually chronicle my adventures and go on and on about the ride and the challenges encountered along the way, etc., etc. But what really made an impression on me about this ride was Ernest’s commitment. I remind you again, the ride was very tough. It was a long day in the saddle and the as … read more »
Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is “Evil” - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is “Good” - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith." The … read more »
What is a Healthy Lifestyle by John Josephs, MS
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Why Do I Need a Coach by Sam Callan, USA Cycling Science & Education Manager
"Why do I need a coach? " I know many athletes who have been successful and self-coached; however, it can be difficult for many people, especially people with busy schedules who do not have the time to plan out a training program or need feedback to correct some skill deficiency. I will put forth the following argument for hiring a coach. First, let me point out the word “hire” at the end of the previous paragraph. … read more »
Worst Day Ever: Recollections of the Death Valley Double Century Spring Edition Ride 2011
" Embrace the wind and flow with it...Mother Nature is a worthy adversary but persist and persevere and she relents in time." George Vargas, 1st finisher, DV Double Century, 2011 "The first 60 miles took me 7 hours!" An experienced cyclist might read my first statement and think, "what's up with that?" They might speculate that I'm a novice, out-of-shape cyclist and rode a behemoth, fat-tire, steel-framed mountain bike. Without … read more »