Hello Masters Cyclists, the 2023 US Masters XC Mountain Bike Championships are coming up fast. This year’s event will be held July 5-9 at the Bear Creek Resort in Pennsylvania. If you haven’t competed in a national championship event, you really should consider it. The cool thing is masters racers don’t need to pre-qualify for…
At this point in time, you’ve probably heard about the SRAM AXS Upgrade Kit. If not, it’s a kit that takes your SRAM 12-speed mechanical drivetrain and turns it into its wireless shifting system. I was repainting my mountain bike in December so I decided to take a look at possible upgrades. My main question…
In January, I had an amazing experience combining my passion for cycling with making a difference in my community. In this post, I’m going to explain how The Insane Bike Posse the cycling club I belong to pulled it off. It’s all about elevating your masters cycling game by giving back to your community. Note:…
Hello masters cyclists, in this post I’m going to answer a question I get quite often. What is a Masters Cyclist and who would be considered a Masters Cyclist? Masters cycling is bike racing organized by age group, generally open to athletes 35 years or older. Because most masters athletes have day jobs, families, and…
Overview of the Global Cycling Business According to the latest cycling statistics 2023, the global cycling industry is a thriving business that encompasses a wide range of products and services, including bicycles, accessories, apparel, and technology. Here are some key trends and statistics that highlight the growth and potential of the global cycling business. In…
Hey Grand Masters Cyclists, (you’re a Grand Masters Cyclist if you are 60+ years of age) want to increase the fun factor of your cycling dramatically? Want to meet interesting new people to ride with? Start your own Grand Masters Cycling club. It’s actually really easy, fast, and free using an app called Strava and a…
Here’s my hack on how to inflate a tubeless bike tire Why tubeless tires are better for bike riding Here’s the deal. Tubeless bike tires are better for a number of reasons. The biggest difference is you can run lower air pressure in your tires because you don’t need to worry about pinch flats (where…
Cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, and Grand Masters cycling is a category that specifically caters to older athletes. As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of experience, I’ve had plenty of time to explore the ins and outs of Grand Masters cycling. In this post, I’ll share…
As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer, I know firsthand the importance of strength training for maintaining muscle mass, improving cycling performance, and preventing injuries in grand masters cyclists. Over the years, I have incorporated various types of strength training exercises into my cycling training program, including squats, lunges, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, rows, and…
As someone who started cycling in my 30’s and still races today in my 60’s, I can attest to the many positive impacts it has had on my life. In this post, I want to share my first-hand experience with cycling for beginners over 60 and offer tips on how to get started and keep…
