Question: I’m 52 and ride 80-100 miles a week. Recently, I had a 7-hour surgery that will keep me off my bike and out of the gym for 4-6 weeks, possibly longer. I’m concerned that I will lose all of my fitness. Do you think it’s okay to start training sooner? — Sandi B. Coach…
Question: Yesterday I went down hard on a sharp downhill curve. Ouch! Nine stitches in my left hand and I have a hip sprain. What’s the best way to recover? — Tom B. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The usual advice is to pump ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling. Apply ice to your hip (and…
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…
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: 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,…
