Quick Tip: When is It Time to Quit a Ride or Event?
When is it smart to quit a race, century or even a tough training ride? When is it okay to battle on? Here are some questions to ask yourself when Mr. DNF is calling your name.
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More Lessons from My 92-Year-Old Hero
By Coach John Hughes I wrote a recent column on My 92-Year-Old Hero: What We Can Learn. I’m living with Rick helping him to recover from a fall.
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Things To Do On A Road Bike
By Martin Sigrist A bike is more than just a means of transport. Its a lifetime ticket to experience the world in many wonderful ways. Right now feels like a good time to celebrate those already done and perhaps add a few that you haven’t. Here is a bucket list list of examples. They are…
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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery is Usually Useless
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. I have said repeatedly that surgery to trim attached cartilage in the knee is usually worthless. I have seen many patients who have had cartilage removed by surgeons for an average charge of $5000, and then they must have a knee replacement several years later. The surgeons must know about the…
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My 92-Year-Old Hero: What We Can Learn
By Coach John Hughes I’m now living with my 92-year-old friend Rick. He’s lived alone for a decade. He has a bad hip so he gets around with a walker. A caregiver Betty comes in the morning to fix his breakfast and again in the evening to fix his dinner. The rest of the time…