So I’m sitting here at work in Warren, PA wondering how the weather is looking over in Lakewood/ Jamestown for my 4:00 ride today. I then remembered that one of the members of the Hollyloft Cycling Team has this crazy weather station on top of his house in Lakewood. It’s all connected to a website where you can get all the latest updates on the weather in that area. The best part (in my opinion) [...]
1. Attacking into a tailwind. Don’t even bother. Chances are, if it feels easy to you, It’s gonna be easy for every one else. If you do anyways, you probably won’t get to far from the pack. 2. Attacking into a blistering headwind. You’ll just be burning yourself out while everyone else uses a lot less energy catching your draft. It’s a lot smarter to save your attack for the crosswinds just after you turn [...]
As we look back and wave at another long winter gone by, we look forward to another great season of cycling. Maybe this is your first year as a new cyclist or maybe this is your 10th season racing as a cat 2. Whatever your level, we all love this sport for just about the same reasons. The joy of being on our bikes surrounded by great friends. I decided to write my first article [...]
Gels: There are tons of these out on the market right now, and they are generally accepted as being pretty dependable for all types of endurance sports. They are really easy to consume, even though the texture can be a bit gross. They are small and fit well into jersey pockets and saddle bags. Despite their size, they combine lots of good carbs, caffeine, and electrolytes depending on which ones you choose. Carb boom happens to [...]
Choosing the Right Saddle By Dominic Briscomb I am unashamedly for cycling and everything to do with it. However, as an osteopath and bike rider there is one thing I can’t deny – Your nether-regions are not for sitting on. Your feet are for standing on, your legs are for walking on, and your bum is for attaching your legs to your body. As cyclists we are still going to sit on them, so below [...]
The Skinny on Fat. By Joe Niezgoda of www.NiezgodaFitnessSystems.com Fat also called lipids are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are normally found in animal and vegetable tissue. Fat yields the most energy than any other type of macro nutrient at 9 calories per gram. Fats play several roles in the body such as transport vitamins A, D, E, and K (fat soluble vitamins), synthesize many hormones. It is very important to note [...]
Have you ever been crankin along and just felt like you’re smoother and more powerful in the larger ring? I def do! Although it’s not the best for my chain, I try to spend as much time as I can in my 53t ring. After thinking about it during yesterday’s ride, I decided to research it and see if there’s any truth to my theory. I came across an article written by an engineer named [...]
The most important part of a saddle fit is the sit bone (ischial tuberosities – the two spots you feel when sitting) width. Your saddle’s #1 priority is supporting those bones. If it’s is too narrow, then the pressure will be on the tissue between the bones causing numbness and discomfort. If the saddle is too wide, it will cause you to chaff. Especially in the upper thigh areas and at higher cadence. Most seat [...]
