Mountain Bike Training

Using your GPS for mountain bike training
Believe it or not, cycling specific GPS devices like the Garmin Edge weren't designed for navigation (trail or otherwise). And although the Edge does a good job plotting your route for you, it's actually part of Garmin's fitness line and packs some great features to help you track and achieve...

New Years Resolution Keeper: CycleOps Super Magneto Pro Review   December 28, 2009
Living in the Great White North I get very cold weather and snow during the winter months so staying motivated and in shape for mountain biking can be a challenge. When the weather is too bad to ride I often get bored and look for other things to do. I...

Study Shows Viagra Enhances Cyclists Performance at Altitude  November 18, 2009
So this is actually an old study (2006) but I just read some commentary about this over on seriousrunning.com this week. Apparently cyclists who took Viagra as part of a study increased performance (cycling, that is) by up to 45% at high altitudes. Not everyone in the study showed signs...

Rebecca Rusch: Leadville 100 Winner and 24 Hour Champ  November 6, 2009
Rebecca Rusch wins the 2009 Leadville 100 Back in September I got a chance to chat with 2009 Leadville winner and 2-time 24 Hour Solo World Champion Rebecca Rusch about racing, training, and mountain bike trails. Meeting Rusch for the first time I was instantly struck by how friendly she comes...