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Keeping Cyclists Safe
May 8, 2009 / 23 minutes
Joe Mizereck, the founder of 3feetplease.com and roadguardian.com joins me to talk about his campaign to save cyclists' lives. His highly visible "3 Feet Please" jersey (available for women and men) politely tells motorists that cyclists need room on the road. His Road Guardian site is the first global system for reporting, marking and sharing cycling incidents and trouble sports. As Joe says, "I want you to be safe." His message comes through loud and clear in this podcast.
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Do I Need a Coach?
January 30, 2009 / 21 minutes
Are you sick of training hard, only to feel flat during an important race or ride? Are you tired of being tired from training? Do you start out your cycling season with great aspirations in March, only to become burnt out by August? If you can identify with any one of these statements then you may have thought about fine-tuning your training by working with a coach. Find out more from Margaret Thompson, USA Level I (Elite) Cycling Coach.
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The Power of Protein
January 30, 2009 / 25 minutes
Eating enough protein is where a lot of women shortchange themselves. Sports dietitian Suzanne Girard Eberle shares her knowledge about protein intake -- how much you need and where to get it.
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WomanTours - Rides for Women
December 22, 2008 / 22 minutes
Have you ever thought about taking a bike tour? Maybe for a weekend or a week or even for a couple of months? Enter WomanTours, the premier bike touring company for women.
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It's Not Your Mother's Wool
October 4, 2008 / 28 minutes
It's not your mother's wool. Or maybe it is. Deb and Lynn Jones, owners of joneswares.com, are the daughters of the woman who made wool cycling clothing the serious cyclist's favorite apparel in the 70's and 80's. Their wool is organic, soft and hot. Or maybe warm or cool. Whatever you want it to be. That's the beauty of wool!
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Is Cyclocross For You?
September 23, 2008 / 26 minutes
Cyclocross! Here's a sport that appeals to a lot of women. It's perfect for a great workout in a short period of time. It involves both running and riding. Want to know more about it? Kerry Litka, our Team Terry rider and Graeme Street, owner of Cyclo-CLUB, talk about this great way to get in shape and feel like a kid in the process.
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Buying A Bike - The Bike Shop Experience
August 4, 2008 / 39 minutes
In the market for a new bike? Join me while I learn about the traditional and non-traditional way to find that perfect ride. Sonny Harris, of Harris Cyclery in West Newton, MA explains how his shop goes about helping you find a bike. From Portland, OR, Audrey Block of Cycling Salon, explains why she's the perfect matchmaker for the woman who "wants to bicycle but just doesn't know where to start."
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Yoga and Cycling
July 28, 2008 / 33 minutes
Andria Davis has just come out with a new yoga DVD for cyclists. In this interview, we talk about how yoga can help you balance your mind, strength and breathing to become a more proficient cyclist. An avid cyclist and kayaker, Andria has been practicing yoga since she was a teenager. She obviously loves what she does and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.
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Small Things Considered
July 6, 2008 / 32 minutes
Kerry Litka, our 4'11" Terry Team rider talks about her experience trying to find a bike that fits and how she's become a successful competitor. She's a regular contributor to the forums at terrybicycles.com and a fountain of information on her own site, kerry-litka.com.
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How to be a Better Hill Climber, Part II
June 25, 2008 / 37 minutes
In Part II of my discussion of hill climbing with Graeme Street, we cover technique. Learn about finesse on the hill: pedal stroke, standing climbing, seated climbing and neuromuscular control.
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| This nifty jersey is a great way to politely ask motorists to move over. And it's the law in many states! |
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| Suzanne's book, Endurance Sports Nutrition, has tons of good information for every cyclist, competitive or not. |
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| Find out more about Margaret Thompson and her coaching services on her website. |
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| Womantours specializes in small, inn-to-inn road bike tours for women only. No matter what your age or ability is, you'll find a trip to suit you. Ah, what better way to spend a day than riding your bike while someone else worries about the details of travel! |
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| Yoga for Cyclists, II, Road Edition is full of yoga sessions. Choose from post ride recovery, a quick 10 minute pre-ride warm up, a kick butt workout for those wintry days when its too cold to ride, and several other sessions to suit your needs. |