By Coach John Hughes RBR Premium Member Tom D. recently e-mailed us an excellent set of questions on cramping based on his own ongoing issues with cramps. His experience and the myriad issues surrounding the prevention and treatment of cramps led me to write a 2-part series of articles in response. Part 1, last week, discusses Tom's problems, which are common to … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 2
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How to Deal With Mid to Late Season Cycling Injuries
By Ricardo Colberg, M.D. The weather is gorgeous. The bike is running like a dream. The road is open and there’s nothing standing between you and a long ride. That is, until the pain sets in. But you’re in peak shape; you’ve been riding all summer. Your legs are strong. Your lungs are full. What could be the problem? It’s not at all uncommon for even the most seasoned … [Read more...] about How to Deal With Mid to Late Season Cycling Injuries
Learn How to Safely Panic Stop on a Bike
by Fred Matheny Being able to stop suddenly in a short distance can get you out of big trouble. Think about those times on a ride when you are happily pedaling along and need to "stop on a dime." It could be that a car suddenly pulls out in front of you off a side street. Or comes around you and cuts you off. Or a rider in front of you approaches what seems like a clear … [Read more...] about Learn How to Safely Panic Stop on a Bike
Are You Making These Cycling Mistakes?
By John Marsh Here's the thing: "Rookie Mistakes" aren't just for rookies. I don't care how experienced a roadie is, he or she is quite capable of making dumb mistakes seemingly forever. I should know. I still make them fairly often. And the stupid stuff we've done recently – and over the years of riding together – is a fairly regular topic of conversation on group rides … [Read more...] about Are You Making These Cycling Mistakes?
Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1
By Coach John Hughes RBR Premium Member Tom D. recently e-mailed us an excellent set of questions on cramping based on his own ongoing issues with cramps. His experience and the myriad issues surrounding the prevention and treatment of cramps (along with the fact that it's a topic I've researched and written about extensively, and that continues to be of interest) led me to … [Read more...] about Cramping: A Case Study – The Perfect Storm, Part 1