By Richard Ellin Question: I’ve been dealing with this condition for quite some time. The piriformis is a small muscle in the butt that primarily controls the orientation of the leg during biking, running, etc. It affects runners more than bikers. I have been trying to stay aerobic by using biking since running is not possible with this…
By Arnie Baker Follow these training principles to keep yourself on track and motivated as a cyclist. Follow your own program. Some of us are relatively new to riding and some of us have been racing for years. Get hints and advice from others, but remember your training program is not the same as everyone…
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. In October 2018 I reported on a huge study from the Cleveland Clinic that showed exercise reduced death rates from all causes during the 21-year study period and that those with the highest levels of fitness had the lowest death rates. Most dramatically, the study showed that a high level of fitness was…
By Coach John Hughes I’m enjoying spring riding in Boulder, Colorado where I live. The fields are just starting to get green and beyond them the Rockies are still snow covered. And I have time to enjoy the scenery because I’m not staring at numbers on a heart rate monitor or power meter. I listen…
by Fred Matheny With warm weather’s greater riding volume, the risk of injury and illness increases. Hard training can suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to colds and other respiratory infections. Below is quick primer on common injuries and health problems that plague riders as they begin their seasons in earnest.
