Regardless of how you may feel about that notion, you cannot ignore the power of online videos, newsfeeds, and other tools that great make information accessible.
Its also true cycling is mostly an individual sport. Consider the moment your club drops you. You know how it feels - there are few greater feelings of loss and even desperation when you watch your friends ride away from you as you struggle to get down the road. You don't know what got you in that position, or what to do.
And regardless of your cycling experience or strength level, it can seem your club members know something you don't. Otherwise, they wouldn't be way up there and you, well, where you are.
If you accept these notions, I'll ask you to consider just one more: YouTube can help you become a better cyclist.
I've collected a series of links for online cycling tutorials. I present them in levels of experience but urge even the most accomplished of you to review as many of them as possible. All of them offer tips and tricks and admittedly, some better than others. In future blogs, we'll explore more detailed aspects of all.
An editorial note: the first set of videos is by far the most important. Establishing a correct position on the bike is one of the most effective ways to make every other effort easier. Study those with care before doing anything else.
Establishing Correct Position on the bike
Tips for Beginning Cyclists
Helpful info for Novice Cyclists
Aid for even Experienced Riders
Anyone can go faster
YouTube -- Cycling
Recovery Rides
So you've just spent weekend climbing hills or doing a century. It was a hard ride, and you're wasted. You have little energy left, and as they say, you're so tired you can't sleep. Your legs are stiff, they keep cramping, and no amount of water seems to help.
Time to get some relief, time to get back on the bike.
Welcome to the world of a recovery ride. That's right, a little of the hair of the dog that bit. A short, easy spin will do wonders for bringing you back around, and here are additional tips on how to make them work better for you.
Whatever you did over the weekend, you built up toxins in your body that need to move through it. The best way to do that is to get the blood running through your legs in a gentle, yet effective fashion. So why not take a short spin? Listed below are some other tips on how to make the best use of your day after.
Rest or ride? - - How to master a recovery ride
Recovery rides - - A good use of your time?
Recovery ride or rest week? - - What is it and when is it a good thing?
