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Eroica California: Déjà vu in the USA

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Last fall, we went to Italy and spent a week in Tuscany with the touring company Ciclismo Classico. The pinnacle of the tour was “L’Eroica,” a two-wheeled nostalgiafest featuring pre-1985 bikes or replicas, wool jerseys, miles of gravel road, a … Continue reading →

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Nutrition Absolutes (an oxymoron)

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Ever notice how consistent and unanimous nutrition advice is? Over years of bicycling and eating, we’ve heard it all. Here, then, are the recommendations we’ve gathered… Eat carbohydrates. Lots of carbs. That’s what endurance athletes need. Your body recycles protein, … Continue reading →

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How to Score “King of the Mountain” Status Without Riding a Bicycle

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Chronically knotted muscles are no fun. I would know, because for the last 18 years or so, my left shoulder has been bunched up so it looks like the Incredible Hulk’s, compared to my right shoulder, which more closely resembles … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Workout Benefit Somebody Besides Yourself

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I was bicycling along one Saturday morning in the unseasonably warm sunshine, when it dawned on me: I have never told you all about Charity Miles. What was I thinking?? Longtime cycling buddy René Guerra put me onto it last … Continue reading →

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Snowbirds

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

Dang. Overnight lows in the low 20s last week, again. And after raining all day, turning to sleet turning to snow? Cancel my reservation for that class at the gym. Unfortunately, sitting around on my chilly rear with mug after … Continue reading →

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Gift Ideas for the Bike Masochist

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

You can just tell when a fitness product is targeted toward the male market. Recently Brent was looking online for some new cycling DVDs. (These are videos meant to guide your workout on a stationary bike or trainer, as I’ve … Continue reading →

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