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Monday, February 15th, 2010Retard (verb) - to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.
Most bicyclists, especially racers and triathletes want to ride faster. However there are a number of factors that retard their forward motion and slow them down. Cyclists try of overcome these factors through training, technique and […]
Cyclists and Body Mass Index
Monday, February 1st, 2010Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. It provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Nationally, almost a third of American adults are obese and nearly two-thirds are either […]
2010 Mileage Log
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010I have used a custom excel spreadsheet to track my mileage for the past several years. The 2010 version can be found on the Potomac Pedalers Bike Club website. It is a great spreadsheet organized around a calendar. It provides weekly and monthly subtotals. Thanks to Mark for going to the trouble to develop it.
If you […]
Winter Is Here; Time To Cross-Train
Monday, December 21st, 2009Winter arrived early in the form of a big snow storm. Due to the large amount of snow (about 15-20 inches) and the predicted cold weather, I won’t be riding. However this is a good time to focus on getting into a winter training routine. I have found that when I maintain a better level […]
Descending Techniques
Friday, May 29th, 2009Watching this year’s Giro D’Italia provided a great way for cyclists to learn about descending skills. The race route included many technical descents with narrow roads and tight hairpin curves. The cyclists had the advantage that the roads were closed to traffic so that they could use the entire road without having to worry about […]
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