In my 30 years of riding and racing bikes, I have first-hand experience working with the most popular Cycling Training programs for masters cycling. Because of my experience, I figured it would be valuable to write reviews from my perspective as an athlete. Choosing the best training plan for you is tricky, especially if you…
A few years ago, I had dinner with a group of friends from College. Although we all graduated in the early 80s, had similar careers, and were in basically the same socio-economic group, one thing stood out to me. My friend John and I are masters cyclists and looked significantly younger than the others in…
Cycling is a fantastic form of exercise with numerous benefits for people of all ages. 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…
In my 30 years of experience, cycling is a great activity that offers many health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, increasing muscle strength, and burning calories. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just want to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine, cycling is an excellent way to get started. In this…
Staying motivated as a masters cyclist can be a challenge. I find doing the same ride over and over boring, and when I get bored, I get unmotivated. This post is about how to stay motivated as a masters cyclist. To get fired up to ride. I sign up for races, cycling events, and trips…
Cycling is a great way to lose weight for masters cyclists. Not only does it burn a lot of calories, but it’s also low-impact and easy on your body. According to the CDC, a masters cyclist can burn between 295 and 590 calories an hour riding a bike at moderate speed. When it comes to…
If you’re a masters cyclist (a cyclist over 30), and want to become a faster rider, I highly recommend participating in a structured training program. I know from personal experience doing a structured training program for as little as 2 days a week will help you ride faster, longer, and more confidently. In this blog…
How to Keep your Bike from Getting Stolen
As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of racing and training experience, I’ve learned much about what it takes to stay competitive and enjoy the sport as a grand master cyclist. (A grand masters cyclist is a competitive cyclist in their 60s and 70s.) In this blog post, I’ll share my perspective on…
First, Here is why you want an Annual Cycling Plan as a Masters Cyclist: Preparing an annual cycling plan will make you mentally and physically prepared for your cycling events, and you’ll perform much better, AKA you’ll ride faster. And most importantly, you’ll have more fun. It’s no fun to be the rider that shows…
