By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Ketogenic diets are controversial popular diets that can temporarily help you to lose weight by restricting carbohydrates. A keto diet usually restricts carbohydrates that are absorbed only as sugars, and lets you eat lots of fat and moderate amounts of protein. You can't eat a lot of protein because your body can convert protein into sugar, so a keto … [Read more...] about Ketogenic Diets
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How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat
By Coach John Hughes I raced the Furnace Creek 508 through the Mojave Desert and Death Valley twice. I set a course record and won both times. I raced for over 30 continuous hours in each of those two races. The 508-mile race, with 35,000 feet of climbing, is a qualifier for the Race Across AMerica. I wasn’t the fastest rider—many would have beaten me in a 40-km time … [Read more...] about How to Ride Safely in the Summer Heat
Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 2
By Coach John Hughes Four people contacted me recently about cramping problems. RBR reader Tom J. e-mailed an excellent set of questions on cramping. He has a history of cramping on the bike, which he can usually prevent with a mineral supplement prescribed by his physician. However, “6 to 12 hours later I seize up big time! … Pure agony.” In Part 1, I discussed his … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 2
Knee Pain, Knee Alignment and Pedal Stance Width
By Rick Schultz In a previous article, I wrote in-depth about crankarm length and how crankarms that are too-long can cause knee-pain. In this article, we will be concentrating on pedal stance width, and why it is important. This article focuses more on road bikes and triathlon / time trial bikes. These style bikes have close to the same bottom bracket shell widths and … [Read more...] about Knee Pain, Knee Alignment and Pedal Stance Width
A Miserable Ride on a Miserable Day
By Stan Purdum In the lead during the pouring rain, Dave suddenly swerved his bicycle to a stop. I pulled in behind him. “What's up?” I asked. He looked miserable. “My feet are swimming,” he said. With that, he sat down on the metal guard rail at the edge of the highway and began removing his shoes. I stood shivering as the steady hard rain continued to drench us. The … [Read more...] about A Miserable Ride on a Miserable Day