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Latest in Training & Health
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Quick Tip: Get Ready Early for a Big Ride
Some pre-ride nerves are normal. A century, charity ride, tour or race matters to you, so you want it to go well. But you do not need to let last-minute details turn those nerves into worry. Start getting ready several days before the event. Check the bike. Inflate the tires. Charge the computer and lights….
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What Ultra Riders Can Teach Us About Fueling Long Rides
By Ric Stern I don’t know how long you’ve been cycling, but for me, this is my 43rd season, having started when I was 14. Realistically, this is totally unimportant, so why am I mentioning this? The answer is nutrition, and it’s our third column in our ultra series. Back in 1984, there were no…
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Never Forget All Facets of Health Are Interconnected
By Kevin Kolodziejski When a deep-thinking, laid-back dude says, “Enjoy the ride, my friend,” he’s doing more than just ending a conversation. He’s sharing his life philosophy. That holds true even if he says it while you’re standing in an airport terminal, amusement park, or velodrome parking lot. When a very cerebral and mellow fellow named Ryan…
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Durability: The Quality That Wins the Last Hour
By Ric Stern Last week’s column discussed how having the same FTP as another rider can lead to a different outcome — where, for example, you could be dropped on a hill mid-ride. But we also touched on another aspect, and this one is incredibly important too: durability. So what do I mean by durability?…
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How do I talk to my longtime riding buddy about his scary riding?
Question: I’ve ridden with the same friend for almost 30 years, and in the past year he’s become genuinely scary to ride with. He drifts toward the center line when he’s talking, and he’s rolled through two intersections lately without so much as a glance. Last month a pickup missed him by a couple of…
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Quick Tip: Put Fun on the Training Plan
When riding starts to feel like another chore, pay attention and look out. It might be time to skip the numbers for a day. Take the scenic route. Ride with a friend who doesn’t care about average speed. Stop for coffee. Cyclists are a goal-oriented bunch. That’s fine, until every ride becomes a test. We…
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Should You Replace “Old” Carbon Forks?
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Who knew so many roadies had questions about carbon forks? The fork fun started a couple of Tech Talks ago and a new Q came in this week from a reader named “Steve.”
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Across the Iron Range: Biking the Mesabi Trail
By Sheri Rosenbaum Last year, I planned a three-day bikepacking trip on the Mesabi Trail in Northeastern Minnesota. Torrential rains created major sinkholes along the trail, forcing us to cancel the trip. The trail remained on my radar, and planning began in early 2026—this time, the group wanted to make it a five-day trip, with…
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Am I a sucker for stopping to help riders with flats?
Question: Last Saturday, I stopped for a guy standing next to his bike with a flat. Nice bike, by the way. Nicer than mine. Turns out he had no tube, no levers, no pump, nothing. So I gave him my tube that cost me $15, helped him mount it, and aired it up with my…
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