September 2016

Articles

Balance of Power (and Flexibility): Yoga for Endurance Athletes

By Melinda Macfarlane with Mark Deterline -  Assistant Editor’s intro: In 2013, her first year of more structured training and active competing, Melinda built cycling and endurance fitness upon a foundation comprised largely of years of dedicated yoga. She flew up through the ranks to...
Coaching
7
min.

Pioche Backcountry Cruise – A Ride on Some of the Loneliest...

By Wayne Cottrell -  For southern Nevada travelers, Pioche and Lincoln County are promoted as getaway alternatives to the glitter and heat of Las Vegas...
News
5
minutes

Takeaways from the Medicine of Cycling Bike Fit Symposium

By John Higgins - The annual Medicine of Cycling Bike Fit Symposium took place at the USA Cycling headquarters in Colorado Springs in mid-August, bringing...
Bike Fit
4
minutes

The Summit Challenge Lives Up to Its Name

By David Ward - â€œIt’s just relentless.” So said Ryan as we approached Kamas. We still had 25 miles, and one big climb, left of...
News
6
minutes

Skiers! Combine Riding that Bike and Cross-Training

By Bill Roland -  Nearly all of the cyclists throughout the mountain states are most grateful for the wonderful weather we have had since the...
Coaching
4
minutes

Chronicles of an Enduro Pro's First Season

By Lia Westermann - My first enduro race was actually a year ago, at USA Cycling Mountain Bike nationals in 2015. Honestly, I had no...
Mountain Bike Racing
5
minutes

Should Knee Replacement Surgery Keep Riders Off the Bike? Heck No

By Bill Roland - There are many riders who love to feel the cool autumn breeze hit their face while they are on their bikes...
Health
13
minutes