Question: After hard climbs, my triceps get sore. I lift weights in the off-season, but my painful triceps muscles come back every summer when I begin riding big hills. What’s the solution? — Gary P. Coach Fred Matheny Replie: It’s a little strange that tough climbs strain your triceps. Usually triceps get sore after long,…
Question: My 13-year-old son is mad-keen on road and track racing, and is quite successful so far. He loves it! He avidly reads all your articles, plus our subscription to Australian Bicycling magazine. However, we haven’t yet found accurate advice on position of the head/neck/shoulders while riding. What’s the correct position for these areas? I…
By Coach Fred Matheny Andy Pruitt’s name has become synonymous with sports medicine for cycling. As director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Boulder, Colorado, Pruitt has made a career out of treating world-class riders. He has served as chief medical officer for the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team and is an elite athlete in his…
Question: I’m a MTB racer who purchased a new road bike last summer and have trained hard on it, especially on short steep hills. This has made a huge performance difference in my MTB riding, but do you think pushing the bigger gears is why my knee hurts? — Paul Y.
Question: I was just diagnosed with chondromalacia. I’ve been riding 15-18 hours a week and also lifting weights three days. I had my bike position reviewed by an experienced coach here in Austin, so I don’t think that’s the problem. Any suggestions? — Mike D. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: You’re riding a lot of miles, especially…
