By Coach John Hughes Photos of Coach Dan Kehlenbach Yikes! All of a sudden a muscle locks up. We’ve all suffered cramps. Muscle fatigue is one cause of cramps. Strength training helps to prevent cramps. Why do specific muscles cramp? Depending on which of your muscles are prone to cramps, which exercises should you do to strengthen the muscles? … [Read more...] about 6 Muscle Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Cramps
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Calories from Foods Vary with Preparation Method and Your Gut Bacteria
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Calorie counts listed on food packages or restaurant menus are deceptive because they tell how much energy that food has when it is burned in a laboratory. The number of calories absorbed in your body is likely to be quite different, depending on how the food is prepared and what types of bacteria you have in your colon. Food that is absorbed … [Read more...] about Calories from Foods Vary with Preparation Method and Your Gut Bacteria
IIHS Study: Some Protected Bike Lanes Leave Cyclists Vulnerable to Injury
Bike lanes separated from the roadway by physical barriers make cyclists feel safer and encourage more people to ride. But a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that protected bike lanes vary in terms of injury risk. Factors such as the number of driveways or alleys intersecting the lanes and whether the lanes are one- or two-direction affect … [Read more...] about IIHS Study: Some Protected Bike Lanes Leave Cyclists Vulnerable to Injury
Improving Your Sprinting Form
by Fred Matheny Whether you're racing in a crit, trying to beat a few buddies to the city limits sign or getting chased by a dog, sometimes you'll need to sprint on your bike. Here are some tips to reach high speed quickly. … [Read more...] about Improving Your Sprinting Form
I’m 70! Yikes!!! Lessons from my Journey Through Life
By Coach John Hughes Chronological aging is unavoidable; however, you can chose how you live the journey. I was born in 1949. Starting when I was 30 each decade I chose a significant cycling event. Age 30 - In 1979 I rode my first of five Paris-Brest-Paris 1200Ks (750 miles) with about 10,000 meters (32,000 ft.) of climbing. I had to finish PBP in under 90 hours … [Read more...] about I’m 70! Yikes!!! Lessons from my Journey Through Life