Posted in Mountain Biking, Road, Training on May 26th, 2008
As we enter our last week of National Bike Month, I hope you have found the inspiration to stand up for cyclists’ rights in a diplomatic manner and, least of all, ride your bike. I hope you have found new ways, partly inspired by this blog, to enhance your cycling experience or think about [...]
Posted in Beginners, Mountain Biking, Product Review, Racing, Road, Training on May 20th, 2008
I like books. Whenever I start a new hobby, I buy books. Bicycling wasn’t any different.
When I started mountain biking, it was pretty obvious I had a lot to learn regarding technique. I didn’t know how to climb steep hills or maneuver through rock gardens, and the only advice I [...]
Posted in Climbing, Commuting, Finding Time, Training on May 14th, 2008
One of the first things I noticed when I began commuting by bike is the lack of guilt I would often feel when I chose not to ride after work. This is probably because I got my ride in on my way to and from work. Go figure.
My work place is only about [...]
Someone from one of the mountain biking forums I frequent gave me the idea of making a mileage goal each month. I have been tracking my mileage for a couple years. Adding a goal gives it more purpose.
Last month, I set my goal at 400 miles. For whatever reason, I only reached [...]
Rest day. That special day in between workouts that allows your body to repair itself and prepare for another hard workout.
Magazines often provide workout programs that tell you which days to ride and which to rest. It’s a no-brainer. These rest days are necessary to prevent overtraining. Another guideline [...]
Posted in Climbing, Commuting, Kona, Training on Apr 24th, 2008
It is no secret that road riding is quite beneficial to competitive mountain bikers. It promotes endurance at a steady pace and allows the rider to work on techniques such as more efficient pedaling.
I chose to trade in my Nissan Pathfinder for a Kona Jake the Snake. Jake and I spend [...]
I was dropped. Today’s ride was a no-drop team ride that I assembled via our team forum and email list. We had a great turnout and a ride that proved to be a little more challenging than I bargained for.
I led for a bit because everyone assumed I should because I’m the [...]
