By John Marsh The Wall Street Journal's July 1 article "How Cyclists Can Stay Safe on the Road" reported on recent research conducted by a Clemson University professor into how conspicuous certain apparel makes cyclists during daytime riding, and how conspicuous are tail lights during daytime riding. The findings, planned to be submitted this summer to academic journals, … [Read more...] about Study: Cyclists Safer on the Road when Using These High Visibility Items
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NSAIDs May Increase Heart Attack Risk
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Millions of people take over-the-counter NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain medicines when they have a headache, fever, chills, joint pain or various other aches and pains. A recent study shows that NSAIDs are associated with increased risk for heart attacks (British Medical Journal, May 9, 2017). The increased risk begins within the … [Read more...] about NSAIDs May Increase Heart Attack Risk
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel Sports Drink Long Term Review
Breakfast – What to Eat and When, Part 1
By Coach John Hughes Reader Steve Fenn Asked a Series of Nutrition Questions: The broad question might be: when and what should I eat before an event of 6-12 hours? More specifically, how much time before the start of the event should I eat, and what should I eat? The events I participate in start at 5:30 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. For example, on August 12 the Leadville 100 MTB … [Read more...] about Breakfast – What to Eat and When, Part 1
What Causes Belly Cramps in Cyclists vs. Runners
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. When it comes to belly cramps, cyclists are different from runners. The most common cause of belly camps in a cyclist is stool in the colon. In runners, it is a stretching of the ligaments from the diaphragm that holds up the liver. Fit athletes rarely suffer discomfort from small amounts of food in the stomach. Belly Pain in Cyclists Did you know that … [Read more...] about What Causes Belly Cramps in Cyclists vs. Runners