Cycling for Beginners Over 60
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - As someone who started cycling in my 30’s and still races today in my 60’s, I can attest to the many positive impacts it has had on my life. In this post, I want to share my first-hand experience with cycling for beginners over 60 and offer tips on how to get started and keep going for years to come. Section 1: Benefits of cycling for beginners over 60 As we age, staying active becomes increasingly essential for our overall health and well-being. Cycling is an excellent low-impact exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health, manage weight, and redu ..read more
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How to Start a Grand Masters Cycling Club
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Hey Grand Masters Cyclists, (you’re a Grand Masters Cyclist if you are 60+ years of age) want to increase the fun factor of your cycling dramatically? Want to meet interesting new people to ride with? Start your own Grand Masters Cycling club.  It’s actually really easy, fast, and free using an app called Strava and a little imagination. Here’s how to create your own Grand Masters Cycling club. Step 1: Get a free Strava membership.  Click here if you don’t already have one.   Step 2: Do a bike ride and post it on Strava. Step 3: Star ..read more
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Grand Masters Cycling
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, and Grand Masters cycling is a category that specifically caters to older athletes. As a 63-year-old mountain bike racer with 30 years of experience, I’ve had plenty of time to explore the ins and outs of Grand Masters cycling. In this post, I’ll share some of my thoughts on this exciting cycling category, covering topics such as training, nutrition, weight loss, motivation, and indoor cycling. What is a Grand Masters cyclist? First things first: what exactly is a Grand Masters cyclist? This category general ..read more
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Cycling for Beginners
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - In my 30 years of experience, cycling is a great activity that offers many health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, increasing muscle strength, and burning calories. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just want to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine, cycling is an excellent way to get started. In this blog post, we will cover various topics related to cycling for beginners, including training plans, indoor cycling, nutrition, weight loss tips, and long-distance biking. Cycling for Beginners – Training Plan I find ..read more
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2023 US Masters XC Mountain Bike Championships
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Hello Masters Cyclists, the 2023 US Masters XC Mountain Bike Championships are coming up fast. This year’s event will be held July 5-9 at the Bear Creek Resort in Pennsylvania. If you haven’t competed in a national championship event, you really should consider it. The cool thing is masters racers don’t need to pre-qualify for the event. All you need to do is sign up in your age category and you’re good to go. And who knows, maybe you’ll become a National Mountain Bike Champion! This post is a breakdown of how to sign up, the venue, how to get there, and how ..read more
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Pedaling with Purpose: Elevating Your Masters Cycling Game by Giving Back to Your Community
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - In January, I had an amazing experience combining my passion for cycling with making a difference in my community. In this post, I’m going to explain how The Insane Bike Posse the cycling club I belong to pulled it off. It’s all about elevating your masters cycling game by giving back to your community. Note: It’s really easy to find a cycling club in your area with a simple Google search. Alternatively, you can just start your own cycling club. Here’s a link to my post on How to Start your Own Cycling Club. It’s actually really easy!!! The Benefits of Combin ..read more
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Comprehensive Review of the Most Popular Masters Cycling Training Programs
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - In my 30 years of riding and racing bikes, I have first-hand experience working with the most popular Cycling Training programs for masters cycling. Because of my experience, I figured it would be valuable to write reviews from my perspective as an athlete. Choosing the best training plan for you is tricky, especially if you are new to structured training on your bike. The following is my take on masters cycling training programs. Before we get going on masters cycling training programs, here are a few thoughts. You will get faster no matter what cycling tr ..read more
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Cycling Motivation-How to Stay Motivated as a Masters Cyclist
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Staying motivated as a masters cyclist can be a challenge. I find doing the same ride over and over boring, and when I get bored, I get unmotivated. This post is about how to stay motivated as a masters cyclist. To get fired up to ride. I sign up for races, cycling events, and trips well in advance. Signing up for cycling events well in advance gets me fired up to do the training rides I need to do to perform at my best. My favorite tool for this is TrainerRoad. The way it works is you enter the details of your event/events into your training calendar, and T ..read more
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The Ultimate Weight Loss Guide for the Masters Cyclist
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Cycling is a great way to lose weight for masters cyclists. Not only does it burn a lot of calories, but it’s also low-impact and easy on your body. According to the CDC, a masters cyclist can burn between 295 and 590 calories an hour riding a bike at moderate speed. When it comes to weight loss, cyclists have an advantage over many other athletes. The nature of cycling – a low-impact, endurance-based activity – means that it is possible to lose weight without putting undue strain on your body. However, weight loss for cyclists – especially masters cyclists ..read more
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What is a Masters Cyclist?
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by John Swanstrom
1y ago
Masters Cycling Masters Cycling - Hello masters cyclists, in this post I’m going to answer a question I get quite often. What is a Masters Cyclist and who would be considered a Masters Cyclist? Masters cycling is bike racing organized by age group, generally open to athletes 35 years or older. Because most masters athletes have day jobs, families, and external obligations, masters races tend to be safer and less chaotic than category-based racing. That’s not to say that masters races aren’t fast, challenging, or hotly contested—in fact, masters races are some of the most exciting and impressi ..read more
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