One of my favorite bikes is a 2012 Scott Scale, a really light carbon frame hardtail mountain bike. It’s super light, rides great, and I have upgraded the components over the years. There was nothing wrong with this bike, with one exception. It had the original paint job, and it was ugly from the scratches…
So I was competing in a Mountain Bike relay race last month when suddenly I was laid out in the middle of the trail, face down in the dirt. I thought I was an accomplished masters cyclist!? I moved to get up and felt my shoulder pop back in the socket. All I can remember…
Hello masters cyclists, today’s mountain bikes are simply amazing. They can pretty much roll over anything you want with ease on mountain bike rides. The negative is that a modern MTB can make riding some mountain bike trails almost too easy, even boring, even for masters cyclists. Mountain bikes have undergone significant technical advances over…
Gravel biking has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people look for new and exciting ways to explore their city. Combining this activity with art appreciation and cultural experiences creates a unique and exciting way to explore a city’s art scene. One of the best examples of this combination is the Desert X…
Indoor Training Guide for Masters Cyclists Indoor cycling has become increasingly popular among cyclists, especially masters cyclists. Training on a bike indoors offers numerous benefits that make it an attractive option for cyclists. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, which can affect our ability to train outdoors effectively. This is where indoor cycling…
Periodically, I like to reflect on the recent past and look forward to the future. If one of your goals is to become a faster bike rider, it’s an excellent idea to look at your cycling limiters, “the things you are doing or not doing that are holding you back.” Let’s look at some of…
My favorite gifts for your favorite cyclist, organized in order of cost. $20. Bicycle Pizza Cutter: I can’t think of a cyclist who doesn’t eat pizza. I have one of these, and my family uses it all the time. $50. Flannel Mountain Bike Jersey: Mountain bikers don’t need to wear super tight clothing. A flannel…
I am a cyclist who loves to eat, drink and be merry during the holidays. So every year I end up gaining weight, losing fitness, and regretting it in January. Here are some thoughts on how to maintain your cycling fitness over the holidays. Here is why the holidays are the ultimate cycling fitness killer….
Figuring out what a masters cyclists should eat and drink on a Bike Ride is both super important and tricky. I mean, most of us didn’t go to medical school, and what the hell does kJ/kg/day mean anyway. Here are the bare-bone basics of hydration and fueling AKA What a Cyclist Should Eat and Drink…
I have been riding my Road, Mountain, and Gravel bikes with tubeless tires for years, and I’m 100% convinced you should too. Here’s why… John
