The Bike Geek

 There’s a robbery epidemic out there and cyclists are the target. The thievery happens at traffic lights and stop signs. Riders are being robbed on downhill runs and downwind stretches. Larceny is even going on in the back of pelotons where speeds are fast, and life is easy. But these robbers don’t want money. They’re going after your fitness, and when you’re a bike rider, that’s even more valuable than the dollar. Part of the joy of cycling comes with those fun miles, riding the wind home, screaming down hills and joking with friends while waiting for the light to turn green. But those are the times when our power numbers drop, our heart rates slow, and our training intensity falls. To be honest, there’s no crime in having fun, but if you’re trying to get stronger and faster, empty miles can stand in the way. That’s why we are seeing more and more people retreating to their dens and garages to supplement their cycling with trainer time, pounding out clean miles where heart rate, ...