Heart rate is the body’s tachometer. Heart rate is a very good reflection of how hard your body is working at the moment. It is like the tachometer in your car that measures engine RPM; the faster the engine spins, the faster the car goes in a given gear. If your heart is working harder, you are putting out more power, which translates to higher speeds, all other factors being equal. Conversely, … [Read more...] about Heart Rate Training Basics
Cycling Hydration in Thailand
Feeling like a Yasotorn paddy field in mid-April? Is cruising khlong roads leaving you with the need to rehydrate a bit, or a lot? It isn’t surprising considering that riders in tropical Thailand have to deal with average temperatures no less than 21c in January and up to nearly 35c in April. This exacts a serious toll on cycling performance; elite cyclists lose 6.5% of time trial power at 32c … [Read more...] about Cycling Hydration in Thailand