Jan Heine, the editor of Bicycle Quarterly, discusses bikes that plane. According to Jan, "These bikes get in sync with our pedal strokes and are easier to pedal long distances. The range of useful cadences is wider on these bikes, making them easier to accelerate." The concept is not new, but Jan has examined it in new ways. Planing -- a goal every rider would like to achieve.

Jacquie Phelan. Who hasn't heard of her? Her palmarès includes everything from NORBA championships, Bicycling (mountain and road) Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the Women's Mountain Bike & Tea Society (WOMBATS). On the eve of her 55th birthday, she tells it like it is, in true Phelan style,  about cycling and life.

Join me for a delightful and informative discussion with Richard Schwinn about steel. Where it went, where it is and where it's going in bicycle frames.

Graeme Street talks about why your current "healthy nutrition" regime may be keeping you from losing body fat. How you can fix this and why your fueling strategy may be slowing down your rate of weight loss.

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.

These four over-sixty women who are enjoying riding more than ever will inspire you. The bicycle truly is a friend for life. Have you ever thought you might outgrow your love for cycling? Or that it's too late to take up the sport? Never say never. These four over-sixty women who are enjoying riding more than ever will inspire you. The bicycle truly is a friend for life.

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."

This podcast is with Jan Heine, randonneur and editor of "Bicycle Quarterly". In it, we talk about the connection between comfort and speed on a bicycle. For sure, fitting properly on the bike is essential, but did you know your tires play a huge role in your comfort? In this podcast, we'll give you reason to rethink your conceptions (or misconceptions) about these humble hoops. Find out more about Jan's magazine at www.bicyclequarterly.com and about optimizing tire pressure at www.vintagebicyclepress.com/images/TireDrop.pdf

Pat Cunnane is the President of Advanced Sports, the parent of Fuji Bicycles. In this podcast, Pat shares the fascinating history of Fuji. Since he took the reins at Advanced Sports, sales of Fuji have increased dramatically. Like many bicycle companies, Fuji sponsors bike teams, including the UCI ProTour Fuji-Servetto team, which raced in the Giro d'Italia, but was not invited to ride in the 2009 Tour de France.

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.