In this issue of Ask a Pro, Diane answers the question: Why are time trials important for a recreational cyclist? How frequently should I do them?
A: This is a great question that I get asked all the time. Weekly time trials that are put on by cycling clubs are an important tool for improving your fitness level. Most recreational cyclists do most of their riding at a moderate to easy level of intensity. Not that this is wrong, as it allows the individual to ride for long distances without blowing up. However, for any cyclist interested in improving her fitness level, doing a weekly or bi-monthly time trial is a great way of achieving it. Read more . . .
Have you ever planned a workout only to find that your day fills up in unexpected ways, leaving you with 20 minutes for exercise rather than the hour you were counting on? Next time that happens, don’t skip your workout. Consider doing Tabata intervals instead.
Find out what they are and how to do them.
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Continuing from part 1: In part 2 of Cycling can be a Pain in Neck, physiotherapist and certified bike fit professional Mary Paterson tells you about other corrections you can make on the bike to eliminate neck pain, including your handbars, your helmet and even your glasses.
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Have you ever wondered why gears sometimes clank and grind when you shift them? And why chains come off on hill climbs?
In this article, RBR's pro mechanic, Jim Langley, tells you how to shift gears properly—and quietly—even on hills. And in the event that you do drop your chain, he has a surefire way to get it back on easily—without getting your hands covered in grease.
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Training for a Two-Day Charity Ride for the Time-Starved Cyclist
By Diane Stibbard - Coach, Personal Trainer, and Two-Time Canadian Duathlete of the Year
Short of time, but want to ride a two-day charity event this summer? Wondering how to fit in the necessary training? Not sure what you need to do to get ready for the big event?
Coach, personal trainer, and two-time Canadian duathlete of the year, Diane Stibbard has got you covered. For the beginner and intermediate cyclist Diane takes the guesswork out of training for a two-day event.
Training for a Two-Day Charity Ride for the Time-Starved Cyclist covers everything from training, how to fuel before, during and after the event, right down to suggestions for clothing selection. This 12-week program outlines the minimum number of hours you'll need to ride per week to be event-ready. So even on a limited time budget, you'll still be trained and fit for your two-day cycling event. Read more . . .
