Cyclists love to debate gear, from clip-in shoes to saddle widths. But one surprisingly hot topic doesn’t get nearly as much airtime: Should cyclists wear sunglasses at all? On bright sunny rides, most of us never leave home without them; on shady rides or when…
Wednesday’s first stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, which was also the first road race stage in Europe this year, turned out to be dramatic and significant beyond the level of this modest Pro race. For one thing, it was the venue of…
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. While antidepressants and psychological therapy are standard treatments, a recent Cochrane Review reveals that regular physical activity, including cycling, can be just as effective. Let’s take a closer look.
Last year was bad. Not missed-a-few-intervals bad, but proper life-got-in-the-way bad. Riding happened when it could, not when it should. I squeezed in a few races, stole the occasional weekend, maybe five in total, and consoled myself that there are such summers.
