Staying motivated as a masters cyclist can be a challenge. I find doing the same ride over and over boring, and when I get bored, I get unmotivated. This post is about how to stay motivated as a masters cyclist. To get fired up to ride. I sign up for races, cycling events, and trips…
Riding in the dark is something I don’t even think of until October rolls around every year. If October has come, here’s how to safely ride your bike at night. Lights Picture yourself gearing up for a nighttime ride, feeling the excitement of exploring familiar routes under the stars. As you reach for your lights,…
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…
Want to increase the fun factor of your cycling dramatically? Want to meet interesting new people to ride with? Start your own cycling club. It’s actually really easy, fast, and free using an app called Strava and a little imagination. Here’s how to create your own cycling club. Step 1: Get a free Strava membership. Click…
I’ve bought and sold a lot of bikes over the years. Here are some thoughts on how to buy your first bike. I advise buying a used bike made by one of the major brands to get a feel for the sport then upgrade accordingly. I think this is a better option than buying an…
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…
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…
As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of racing and training experience, I’ve learned much about what it takes to stay competitive and enjoy the sport as a grand master cyclist. (A grand masters cyclist is a competitive cyclist in their 60s and 70s.) In this blog post, I’ll share my perspective on…
I. Introduction A. Definition of Enduro Biking Enduro biking seamlessly combines the thrill of downhill racing with the discipline of cross-country biking. Known for its unique format of untimed uphill and timed downhill stages, it is a discipline that challenges both the rider’s technical skills and endurance. Predominantly, riders navigate through challenging terrains, from rocky…
In my 30 years of experience, cycling is a great activity that offers many health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, increasing muscle strength, and burning calories. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just want to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine, cycling is an excellent way to get started. In this…
