Question: My 13-year-old son is mad-keen on road and track racing, and is quite successful so far. He loves it! He avidly reads all your articles, plus our subscription to Australian Bicycling magazine. However, we haven't yet found accurate advice on position of the head/neck/shoulders while riding. What's the correct position for these areas? I don't want him to be hurting … [Read more...] about Avoiding Neck Pain While Cycling
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How Can a Heavy Sweater Avoid Cramps?
Question: I sweat beyond belief. Sweat runs off my face and drips like a worn faucet. Then I cramp badly, even though I drink a lot. What do you suggest? -- Joe J. Coach Fred Matheny Replies:I'm a heavy sweater, too, and have suffered many cramps. I was tested at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. They found that not only do I sweat more than average, it causes me to … [Read more...] about How Can a Heavy Sweater Avoid Cramps?
What Can I Do About a Chronic Saddle Sore?
QUESTION: Last season I developed a bad saddle sore. My doctor told me not to ride, but being part imbecile and part fanatic, I did. Now I have a persistent small lump under the skin and it hurts like sitting on a marble. I know you're not a physician but can you help? -- Greg R. … [Read more...] about What Can I Do About a Chronic Saddle Sore?
How to Go the Distance at Top Speed
By Coach Fred Matheny For most of cycling history, riders gauged their effort in steady-state events such as time trials, centuries, brevets and solo breakaways by their perceived exertion. Canny riders got really good at apportioning their energy for the length of the event. They quickly learned, by trial and error, how hard they could pedal and still have enough left to … [Read more...] about How to Go the Distance at Top Speed
Guide to Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) for Cyclists
By Alan Bragman, D.C. It was a warm, picture perfect day in early October and a group of us were going to do hill intervals on Pebblebrook Road. This road has about 350-400 feet of steady elevation gain over 2 miles, and is about 10 miles from my home. As I rode to meet the other riders I was having trouble catching my breath and attributed this to mild seasonal allergies … [Read more...] about Guide to Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) for Cyclists