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How does taking an extended period of time off the bike effect performance, and how can one mitigate losing on-bike performance when traveling?

To perform as best as possible in a given event, a cyclist needs to concentrate on a higher level of specificity than just “riding lots” – part of a cyclist’s training should key on both a chosen discipline’s (or event’s) unique requirements and individual strengths and weaknesses.

Training Plans for Cyclists offers cycling enthusiasts and beginning cyclists an easy-to-use way to prepare for their biggest and best rides. Anyone looking to enjoy longer rides or participate in centuries, multiday tours, even mountain bike races, can count on Training Plans for Cyclists to help reach their goals.

A recent study seems to indicate that antioxidants like vitamins C and E may reduce the positive effects of exercise on raising metabolism and preventing diabetes.

Our conclusion? Don’t superdose and you’ll be fine.

Yes, I know it’s nearly the end of the indoor cycling season, but there will still be days when you can’t or don’t want to ride outside (it was snowing here 2 days ago). If you’re like me, you may feel the hardest part of an indoor workout is the boredom – and it shouldn’t be.
David McQuillen was having the same problem, and that’s why he created The Sufferfest. The site brings you training videos and indoor cycling aids that keep you from raging against the (workout) machine. Less boredom, …

Look for pictures from this event right here in Bike World News tomorrow afternoon!
Solvang, Calif. – Five members of Team Type 1 will pay a visit to a California elementary school to speak to students about Type 1 diabetes, the importance of bicycle safety and what it is like to be a professional cyclist.
Morgan Patton and Willem Van den Eynde – two of six racers on the Team Type 1 professional men’s and women’s teams who have Type 1 diabetes – will be joined by Jacquelyn Crowell, Samantha Schneider and …

By now, it’s well known that all cyclists from the casual club rider to the international pro can benefit by adding weight training to their training program. Hitting the gym can improve your cycling strength, skills and endurance without adding bulk. Improved sprinting power and climbing speed can be achieved as well as increased bone density, aerobic power and efficiency.
It’s not just for the off season either. Varying the workout through the year can tie right into your on road training programs to build stabilty, strength, endurance and fitness maintenance.
All …

Who funds these research studies? Seriously!
From Wired’s Autopia blog:
As if there weren’t already enough evidence proving regular exercise is good for you, a new study suggests ditching the car and walking, riding a bike or using mass transit can help prevent obesity.
In what might seem like a “Duh!” moment, David Bassett of the University of Tennessee and John Pucher of Rutgers University found a strong link between “active transportation” and obesity rates in 17 industrialized nations.

Tags: America, australia, California, Canada, Europe, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Latvia, Netherlands, North America, obesity, …

Boulder, CO, USA – November 20, 2008 – Just in time for off-season training, VeloPress is pleased to announce the release of Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power and Endurance by Ken Doyle and Eric Schmitz. The book is now available in the U.S. and Canada in bookstores, bike shops, and online.
Cyclists need more than just powerful quads and chiseled calves. Cyclists need total body strength-a strong core and solid upper body-to ride with power and endurance. Put simply, stronger muscles last longer and stabilize the …

This is a great deal if you’re looking to get started with riding on the road. Was $700, now $599.
The Fastback Sport is a smooth bike that features a race geometry that is great for group or training rides.

Schwinn Custom Drawn ‘N’Litened’ Silver label TIG welded aluminum frame with Schwinn Race geometry, IS standard head tube, forged dropouts with replaceable hanger, 2x H2O bottle boss and pump peg.
Schwinn Black Label Carbon Comp frame carbon fiber blades with 1 1/8″ Cr-mo steerer and forged dropouts.
TruVativ Iso-Flow Road crankset 53/39 Cr-Mo chainrings
Shimano …