Question: I’ve had Achilles tendinitis for much of the season. My doctor said that I could ride TRAM (300 miles across Minnesota) but then I would have to stop cycling and deal with the problem. Is it possible to continue riding after TRAM? — Pat D. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Most likely. Here, from the…
Question: I’ve developed tendinitis in my elbows, I think from riding my road bike about 5,000 miles per year. Can you suggest any changes in riding position or equipment that might help? — Chuck T. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I’ve had the same condition, Chuck — a sort of “tennis elbow” but from riding rather…
Question: Last year I increased my mileage to200-250 miles a week and developed serious upper-back pain between my shoulder blades. It still bothers me. My position on the bike is good. I didn’t have this pain until I increased mileage and probably didn’t recover well between rides. Any suggestions? — Mike G. Coach Fred Matheny…
Question: I bought a road bike about four years ago and did 2,500 miles the first year, 3,500 the second and 5,000 last year. I was excited about improving and last winter did many hard workouts on my trainer. About six weeks ago I was really feeling tired. I went to my doctor, who told…
Question: I’m a roadie who discovered mountain biking as great off-season training. I lost 20 pounds since last fall and was determined to hit the road strong this spring. Then I tangled with a car. Fortunately, I must have learned something from those mountain bike crashes because I didn’t break anything. I’m anticipating a clean…
