This reader tip came in the form of a comment from Cecelia M on the article 5 Cycling Products for Riding in Hot Weather, and we thought it was worth sharing as a Quick Tip. "I made a sleeve insert for my Camelbak bladder out of a cold bag from a grocery store. (The thin, cheap ones, not fabric) It keeps the bladder cold for hours, longer, if I partially freeze it first. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Insulate Your Hydration Pack with this DIY Method
Muscle Cramps: Prevention and Treatment
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Muscle cramps occur most often at night when you are sleeping, but they also can occur when you exercise vigorously, tear a muscle, or keep one leg in an awkward position, such as sitting in a chair in the same position for a long time. Muscle cramps are classified into those that occur during exercise and those that can occur at any time not related to … [Read more...] about Muscle Cramps: Prevention and Treatment
Cycling Aerodynamics: Going Aero Without Going Broke
By Kevin Kolodziejski Whether you race or not, whether you ride 10,000 miles a year or four-tenths of that in two, one thing’s for sure. It’s part of your cycling DNA. It’s the continual craving (except on recovery rides) to go just that little bit faster. What’s not so certain is how you cater to the craving. While I can only assume it doesn’t include … [Read more...] about Cycling Aerodynamics: Going Aero Without Going Broke
Why World Records in Endurance Sports Events Keep Getting Faster
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile. In the 66 years since that world record was set, more than 1600 men have run sub-four-minute miles (Track & Field News, May 2019). The current world record is 3:43.13. The incredible improvement in world records in endurance events in all sports is mostly due to changes in … [Read more...] about Why World Records in Endurance Sports Events Keep Getting Faster
Best Made in USA Cycling Shorts and Bibs
by Lars Hundley (This article is sponsored by Aero Tech Designs.) I bought my first pair of Aero Tech Designs cycling shorts back in 2013, after learning about them in the back of Bicycling magazine. Years later, I still have several of their shorts in regular rotation in my cycling apparel drawer. Aside from the obviously required good fit and comfort, what I like about … [Read more...] about Best Made in USA Cycling Shorts and Bibs