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Caffeine Dreams: 13 Books for the Coffee Obsessed
According to legend, the coffee bean began shaping culture since its effect was discovered by a goatherder in 11th-century Ethiopia.<p>Then the drink spread and spread fast, first through mostly Muslim areas and then gripping Europe by the 1600s. Its effect on human imagination took hold quickly, too, …
HiiT Mania! High Intensity Intervals for Every Cycling Goal
Whether you want to become a speed demon or the ultimate climber, we've got a high-intensity interval workout for you<p>Eventually, you outgrow your old workouts and need to go even harder if you want to keep your fitness gains going along an upward trajectory. That means more high-intensity interval …
ExerciseHow to get stronger legs for cycling
While cardiovascular fitness is a must for high-level cycling, improved leg strength can help with a more balanced physique.<p>Quick exercises to build …
WorkoutsIndoor vs. outdoor cycle training
We pitched the advocates of the great outdoors against the supporters of the stationary bike — pros, coaches and sports scientists — to reveal the …
Weather9 indoor cycling sessions
For most, cycling is about the pursuit of fun and fitness in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, modern urban living and bad weather can get in the …
ExerciseHow to get fit fast
Want to make the most of the time you have to train. When the weather is bad and the days get shorter, finding time for those long endurance- and …
ExerciseThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to iPhone/Smartphone Photography
Dear friend,<p>This guide is intended for you if you currently own a smartphone (iPhone, Android, etc) and want to learn how to take better …
100 Photography Tips for Beginners
Downtown LA, 2015Dear friend,If you’re new to photography, it can be quite daunting. There is so much information on the internet about photography, …
Street PhotographyCycle to Work scheme: everything you need to know
The 2016 autumn statement has just been announced, and the good news is that the Cycle to Work scheme remains unchanged. For UK cyclists, this is a …
CyclingBuild Base Fast: A Training Plan
Be ready to play hard—in just 4 weeks with this easy to follow plan from the Fit Chick<p>Purists preach that to properly prepare for the cycling season, you need to roll out six weeks ahead and do nothing but low-heart-rate, low-intensity rides before you throw the hammer down and go out and play, …
MarathonsVMO FTW: How to Build This Iconic Cycling Muscle
A chiseled VMO muscle is an unmistakable mark of the fittest, most dedicated cyclists. Here's how to strengthen yours—and get enviable quads in the process.<p>There are quads. Then there are cycling quads. And of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps, the one that's come to signify the …
CyclingRoll Out the Kinks
The world would be a better place if all cyclists had the luxury of daily postride massage. But with a foam roller, you can pretty much do the job yourself—minus the harp music.<p>The world would be a better place if all cyclists had the luxury of daily postride massage. But with a foam roller, you …
ExerciseHandlebar reach: how to get it right (video)
The distance you have to stretch (or ‘reach’) to get your hands on the bars, with your arms, glutes and lower back in a comfortable riding position …
ExerciseCycling neck pain: how to treat and avoid it
Humans weren’t designed to ride bikes; for starters we were created to have our feet on the ground. Cycling completely changes the weight …
LoggingFour short but effective autumn cycling workouts
As the days get shorter and time is of the essence, sports scientist Garth Fox gives you four sessions to squeeze in some quality work before it gets …
ExerciseHow to train with a power meter
Power meters are getting more affordable, but knowing what to do with one is a different matter.<p>Jon Sharples of Train Sharp Cycle Coaching explains: …
Can cycling compromise your immune system?
One of the sayings inscribed over the ancient Greek Oracle at Delphi is ‘nothing in excess’, a phrase that has woven itself into present-day life as …
The Beginner’s Guide to Riding With Power
You don't have to be a supergeek to ride with power—learn these five basic stats to get started<p>Power meters spit out a lot of numbers: current power, average power, max power, and all manner of derivatives. But what matters more, says Joe Friel, longtime coach and author of <i>The Power Meter Handbook</i>, …
Renewable EnergyThe Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs
His saga is the entrepreneurial creation myth writ large: Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in his parents’ garage in 1976, was ousted in 1985, returned to rescue it from near bankruptcy in 1997, and by the time he died, in October 2011, had built it into the world’s most valuable company. Along the way …
26 Strategies to get Stronger, Faster, and Fitter
Don't just hang with your fast friends—make them beg for mercy. These 26 proven strategies will turbocharge your training and make you stronger, faster, and fitter than ever.<p>Learn more about these tips and tons more essential advice on how to ride faster, get stronger, recover smarter, shed pounds, …
Eddy MerckxSix winter cycling exercises for strength and conditioning (video)
Winter is the ideal time to concentrate on strength and conditioning work. With in-the-saddle time inevitably diminishing as the weather worsens, the …
No Time? No Bike? No Problem.
Burpees might be the ideal way to squeeze in a workout—here’s how they can help you ride faster and stronger<p>Burpees make everything burn: Your muscles, your lungs, and most importantly, a ton of calories, making them a great exercise for days when you don’t have a lot of time or access to a bike. …
ExerciseRide Faster in Three Days Per Week
Can't get out every day? You can still become a better cyclist with just three rides a week.<p>Of all the training programs I've written for hundreds of athletes over the past 25 years, one of my favorite (and simplest) for cyclists of any level is the three-day magic bullet. Whether you're a …
ExerciseBuilding an Elite Cyclist
Over the last decade, sports scientist Neal Henderson, 41, has become one of the world’s top cycling and endurance coaches, advising Olympic racers …
Tour de France101 Cycling Tips to Completely Transform Your Bike Life
Ride better, get stronger, be happier, go faster, look nicer, stay safer, get fitter, smile wider, and lots more<p>Want to be a better cyclist? Just ride. Every time you turn the pedals, you naturally improve a little. Of course, one well-placed tip, trick, or nugget of wisdom can help you achieve …
CyclingDead Zone Syndrome
Typically found in the time-crunched, who often feel that every moment on the bike is so precious that they must go hard. Here's how to break free from your rut...<p><b>Etiology</b><p>This condition, common among cyclists, is brought on by repeated training at a single, moderately hard intensity, known as Zone …
Eddy MerckxThe Pursuit of Happiness
The tendency to be happy or not is an inherited trait, but the good news is that this is less than half the story. According to a 2012 study of identical and fraternal twins conducted by a team of scientists from top universities around the world, only about a third of our happiness level is …
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