Don’t ask us how he did it, but Men’s Health writer (and rider) Doug Donaldson managed to snag these six cycling tips from Floyd Landis, leader of the Phonak cycling team, during training for the 650-mile, 6-day Tour de Georgia. Geezer suggests that you take ’em and ride.
1. Pedal through the full circle. 2. Find your most comfortable RPM speed and stick with it (90 RPM on level ground is considered ideal). 3. Turn by dipping a shoulder, not turning the handlebars. 4. Keep seated during climbs. 5. Learn to exploit the draft of riders in front of you. 6. Keep your hands in the drops during descents. Read more here.