ISSUE 6, 2022
Clint Struthers, of Davidson, NC, advises cycling newcomers to prioritize fitness over appearance. “Fully train your engine before spending tons of money on ‘go-fast’ stuff,” he says. “A well-tuned engine will give you far more performance than $1,000 worth of that!”
Laura Nyhus, of Perham, MN, loves the social aspects of riding. “Training for long rides and races opens the door for some fun and funny conversations with your training partners,” she says. “Cycling allows for endless conversation, laughs, and memories.”
Philip Weber, of Fayetteville, AR, has been riding his road bike since 1966. “I’ve had my cycling ups and downs, my close calls with auto drivers, my falls and bad weather,” he says. “But the main goal of each day is to ride. I imagine that…