by Alan Bragman Question: It appears that I have a pinched nerve in my neck, probably between C6-C7 (according to my retired neuro nurse wife.) Sometimes the pain is really strong, radiating down my left arm and/or near my left scapula. I’m hoping this is not from riding! Obviously, when in the drops I am bending my…
By Coach John Hughes My longtime friend John Lee Ellis, age 67, completed his sixth Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) this summer. PBP is a 750-mile (1200 km) continuous ride from the outskirts of Paris to Brest and back, which must be completed in 90 hours or less. The 90 hours includes all stops for rest stops, meals,…
By Fred Matheny Unless you live in temperate climes where winter means slipping on a sweater in the cool of the evening, you probably equate off-season training with cold weather. Sure, you can retreat to the trainer and Zwift or the weight room to escape the arctic blasts. But what fun is that? Cycling is…
by Richard Ellin, MD, FACP Question: I’m a 37-year-old cyclist. Next year will hopefully be my 3rd year of cycling. I’m contacting you today to seek help with a saddle issue that is threatening to remove me from the sport. And the thought of not being able to ride my bike is heartbreaking.
by Joshua Cohen PT, MS Question: Several years ago an article was written proclaiming that there are only 2 kinds of cyclist, those who have ED and those who will, and that cycling is the absolute worst thing a man can do if he wants to maintain sexual function. Should ED be a legitimate concern…
