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I’ve said before that the real difference between a lot of elite athletes–especially cyclists–is not in the muscles but in the mind. On a killer mountain, or a fast stretch, it’s your mind that often wants to back down first. You have to train yourself to keep pushing in those situations. (I like to think . . . → Read More: A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes to the Limit 
Los Angeles public TV station KCET presents A Brief History of Bicycles in the Los Angeles Area on their blog. For everyone interested in bicycles or LA history–or both!–the article includes some wonderful photos of a bike-friendly LA from a century ago. One particular bit of note: . . . → Read More: A Brief History of Bicycles in Los Angeles From the ever-elegant Rapha: Cycling is so hard, the suffering is so intense, that it’s absolutely cleansing. The pain is so deep and strong that a curtain descends over your brain… Once, someone asked me what pleasure I took in riding for so long. ’Pleasure?’ I said. ’I don’t understand the question.’ I didn’t do . . . → Read More: Glory Through Suffering in Cycling
Bicycling Magazine reports on Copenhagen’s plans for a bike superhighway. According to the report: Considered one of Europe’s two “bicycle capitals” along with Amsterdam, Copenhagen counts more bicycles than people and cycling is so popular that its numerous bike paths can become congested. Two-wheeler traffic jams are especially regular on . . . → Read More: Danish Bike Superhighway Since it’s been too long since my last post, here’s a quick primer on team cycling for all you curious folks out there! >> Link: How do cycling teams work? | Slate Magazine For the athletically minded, Active.com presents a nice primer on the fundamentals of nutrition for proper energy during workouts. Sometimes we forget that proper nutrition isn’t just for serious professional athletes. Worth a read if you hit the gym, the bike, hiking trails, the pool, etc. >> Link: How to Fuel for Your Workout . . . → Read More: Eating Right for Exercise Just over a week ago, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa broke his elbow when he was hit by a taxi while cycling in the city. Yesterday he released the video below to thank supporters for their well wishes. He also seems to show serious support for more bike lanes in L.A. As a cyclist . . . → Read More: Cycling Support from L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa I’m loving the Tour de France right now. These guys are tearing up roads and mountains on bikes. Amazing. For those who doubt the intensity of the race, you’ve only to watch Fabian Cancellara descend a mountain from last year’s Tour: The Mozart symphony adds excellent effect. I think I gasped a couple times . . . → Read More: Descending the Tour de France |
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