Category: Road Cycling
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Cycling Shorts vs Bibs? Which is Right For You?
Cycling attire plays a crucial role in enhancing your riding experience, and choosing between cycling shorts and bibs can be a perplexing decision for both beginners and seasoned cyclists. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the intricacies of cycling-specific shorts and bibs, outlining their advantages, disadvantages, and how to determine which option suits your…
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Long Distance Cycling, It’s Really a Mental Challenge. Here’s how to Win!!
Long-distance cycling isn’t just about physical endurance; it’s also a mental challenge that tests your resilience, focus, and determination. In this guide, we’ll explore how the mental aspect of cycling plays a crucial role in conquering long rides and provide strategies to strengthen your mind for the journey ahead. What’s Considered a Long Distance Bike…
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How To Train And Prepare For Your First Century Ride If You’re Over 50?
Going on your first century bike ride, especially if you’re over 50, is an exciting and rewarding challenge. But it requires careful preparation to ensure success. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about training, recovery, bike handling skills, nutrition, and hydration to conquer your first 100-mile ride with confidence. How Long…
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Road Bicycle weight, how important is it?
The weight of a road bicycle is an important metric that can significantly impact a cyclist’s performance, especially when it comes to climbing, acceleration, and overall handling. Lighter bikes are often prized for their agility and responsiveness, while heavier bikes may offer stability and durability. Understanding the importance of bike weight and how it affects…
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The Best Road Cycling Routes for Training Rides?
Choosing the best road cycling route for training rides is going to vary depending on individual goals, preferences, and fitness levels. Cyclists must carefully consider factors such as distance, elevation gain, terrain, and traffic when planning their routes. Whether you’re aiming to build endurance, improve climbing skills, or simply enjoy a scenic ride, selecting the…
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Strategies to Improve Endurance in Older Cyclists, 5 Ways!
Endurance is the cornerstone of success for road cyclists, particularly for older cyclists who may face age-related challenges. It enables cyclists to sustain effort over long distances, conquer challenging terrain, and perform at their best, whether in leisurely rides or competitive events. Building endurance requires a combination of physical and cardiovascular adaptations. Physically, cyclists need…
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How to Improve Speed and Power for Senior Road Cyclists?
Are you a senior road cyclist that would like to improve your speed and power? We’ve got some ideas to help with that. As you know, road cycling is a demanding sport. It requires a combination of endurance, strength, and agility. These are all things that get more difficult to keep and maintain as you…
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Road Cycling: How to Stay Motivated!
Road cycling is a sport and a form of exercise that offers numerous physical, mental, and social benefits, but what’s your motivation? Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, road cycling can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity that contributes to your overall health and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore how…
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Do Road Cyclists Need to Stretch? Yes they do!
As a ‘senior’ road cyclist I know that I need to stretch. But like many of us I probably don’t do it enough or do the right stretches. So I think this topic is important for everyone, but as you get older, it just gets more important. Ask me how I know… For road cyclists,…
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5 Ways that Road Bikes are Good for Exercise!
Want to get fit? Today we talk about how Road Bikes are good for exercise. Road bikes, with their sleek design and lightweight frames, are often associated with speed and endurance on paved roads. While they are commonly used for racing and recreational riding, road bikes also offer significant benefits for exercise and fitness enthusiasts.…