Bart Haynes Winter Riding Schedule Bart Haynes here with my September ride update. As October nears, so do my morning rides on my bike trainer rather than out and about. I’ve written before about how I like to alternate between riding on the road and riding on my trainer. In the past couple of weeks…
Rancho Santa Fe, also known as “The Ranch,” is home to approximately 3,000 individuals. This little community in Southern California boasts a warm-summer Mediterranean climate and high elevation. Because of this, it’s ideal for cycling and offers some of the most beautiful views in the San Diego area. For those interested in cycling Rancho Santa…
In my spare time, I enjoy perusing Pinterest for motivational cycling posters. First, I have a collection of cycling photographs and pictures that I display on the walls of my garage where I train. Seeing images of my cycling heroes and reading quotes that motivate me help me to get the most out of my…
A friend of mine began cycling roughly 5 years ago and has recently found himself hitting a plateau. He told me, “I’ve been riding consistently every week but haven’t seemed to be able to improve my times.” Despite the fact that he rides regularly, the uniformity of his cycling doesn’t make up for the lack…
Greetings, cyclists! Today, I’m going to be sharing a short list of the most common cycling injuries that cyclists face in the saddle of their bike. Most of these injuries are sustained due to lack of knowledge and improper form. Below is a list reviewing each of the most common injuries and how to prevent…
This article from Mirror popped up on my newsfeed today: Impatient Cyclist Nearly Crushed to Death by Drawbridge After Ignoring Stop Signs Reading it made me slap a palm to my face. This, my fellow cyclists, is the epitome of stupid cycling. The incident, occurring in Wisconsin, very luckily ended with fortunate results. The cyclist was…
If you’re a cyclist, you’re probably at least semi-conscious of the food you eat. Nutrition is an especially important strategy, especially as race season shifts into full gear. I’m not a doctor. I’m not you. So I am not qualified to tell YOU the specifics of what you should eat. That being said, I have…
A niece of mine has recently started cycling. And I don’t mean just riding a bike, I mean investing a small bit of money in a fairly nice road bike and sticking close to a training regimen [Bart Haynes Average Weekly Riding Schedule]. Her first race is coming up this fall – a full century…
