Flying Up Hills, Liquid Calories, Fair Weather Riders, and Nasty Weather Gear
Submitted by Robert Daeley on Sun, 2006-06-25 01:18.
Bicycling.com: “Fly Up Hills: Four climbing secrets that’ll have you soaring in 30 days”
This climbing regimen, from Ultrafit-certified coach Andy Applegate of a2coaching in Asheville, North Carolina, will put so much power into your pedals, your buddies will swear they see wings as you leave them in your wake. Start today and you’ll see results by the end of the month….
Starling Fitness: “Liquid Calories Count”
A University of North Carolina study shows that liquid calories are to blame for the obesity rates in the United States….Since we don’t tend to eat less food when we consume more liquid calories, and their study shows that consumption of extra calories when they are in drinks is linked to weight gain, they have suggested the following recommendations for drink consumption…
Ready to Ride: “Fair weather rider?”
If you are the kind of rider that cringes at the thought of getting wet when riding, here is a way to stay dry and still get your miles in….
Kent’s Bike Blog: “Good Gear for Bad Times”
Living and cycling in the Pacific Northwest I perhaps get too many chances to test foul weather gear. The Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA) decided to tap my expertise and had me write about some of my favorite bits of nasty weather gear….