The other day, it was gorgeous out, so I decided to pop my road bike on the bike rack and ride over to Jones Beach. I parked and started getting myself ready for the ride. There was a car next to me. The guy honked his horn, I turned around....
Bike Riding at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh
I never realized that riding was one of my weakest sports because I always rode as a kid. Well, not exactly -- I rode a little around the neighborhood. That was about it. I grew up in Long Beach, NY and as kids, we rode to the boardwalk and that...
Training Plans for Every Cycling Level – Cycling Workout Handbook by Terri Schneider
As most of the triathlons wind down for the season, many people will be in off season wondering what's next. A new book by Terri Schneider, "Training Plans for Every Cycling Level - Cycling Workout Handbook - Improve Fitness with 100 of the Best Cycling Workouts," is a perfect book...
Where Are The Safest (and Worst) Places to Ride a Bike?
Where are the safest (and worst) places to ride a bike? When I was in my 20's, I would ride my bike around Manhattan and felt completely safe! Today, I may go to Central Park, but forget about riding on the street! Unfortunately, I don't even feel safe riding on...
Do You Know The Most Dangerous Cities for Cyclists?
Do you know the most dangerous sites for cyclists? You will find more statistics at Statista
Power Meters and Bike Fittings It’s Bike Stuff!
Power Meters and Bike Fittings It's Bike Stuff! Do you really need a power meter? Your coach may tell you to get one but is it really necessary? And, if you have one, do you understand what the data means? What about your fitting? Did you get a proper fitting...
Cycling at SUNY Old Westbury
Cycling at SUNY Old Westbury Does anyone like hills? I'm sure there are people out there who like them but I'm not a huge fan. I don't mind them. I will push through them but they really aren't my issue. My issue on the bike - starting out. I clip...
Zealios Betwixt Skin Lubricant
Zealios Betwixt Skin Lubricant Have you ever had saddle sores? If not, it's no fun. And, if you have had that experience, you know that it is painful and holds you back on your training. My first year of triathlon training, I got the sores. No one ever told me...
Cycling at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh, NY
Cycling at Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh, NY I struggle with the bike. Whenever I get on the bike or just about to ride the bike, I have panic attack. I get through it by not letting it get to me. I stand there waiting to clip in. Waiting. Then,...
Strava and Zwift Inspire Me to Keep Going Further
Strava and Zwift Inspire Me to Keep Going Further If you asked me what is Strava or what is Zwift a year ago, I would have looked at you funny. But today, those two online apps are a huge part of my life, especially my triathlon life. I've been training...