Tag: Fitness
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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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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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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.…
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What are the Best Nutrition Tips for Senior Road Cyclists?
Nutrition plays a crucial role in the performance and recovery of senior road cyclists. Here are some key nutrition tips for seniors: Remember, nutrition is just one aspect of overall health and performance for senior road cyclists. Adequate rest, proper training, and a positive mindset are also essential. With these tips you should be on…
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Road Bike Indoor Trainers: Useful or not? Of Course They Are!
Road Bike Indoor trainers have become increasingly popular among cyclists as a way to maintain fitness and improve performance during the off-season or when outdoor riding conditions are less than ideal. Indoor training involves using a stationary bike or trainer to simulate outdoor riding conditions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of…
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Road Cycling Distance: Why it’s not the most important metric!
Road Cycling is a sport that revolves around numbers, Distance, Average Speed, Elevation Gain. Cyclists are constantly tracking and comparing metrics to gauge their performance. One of the most common metrics that cyclists focus on is distance. However, while distance can be a useful measure of progress, it’s not always the most important metric to…
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Road Cycling Cadence: Why it’s important and how to improve yours!
Cycling is a sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, and technique. One key aspect of technique that often goes overlooked is road cycling cadence. Cadence refers to the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) that a cyclist’s pedals make. It is a crucial factor in determining how efficient a cyclist is. And it…
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5 Things You Should Do Now For Spring Riding!
It’s still pretty cold here in Utah, but we are beginning to see the signs of spring. Before you dust off your bike and hit the pavement, it’s essential to prepare your body, bike, and mind for the upcoming riding season. In this blog post, we’ll explore 5 things you should do now for spring…