Newsletter Issue No. 862 - Road Bike Rider Cycling Site

May 16, 2019

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Vitamin D Alone Is Not A Wonder Nutrient For Bones

By Coach John Hughes

A Wall Street Journal article titled Elite Athletes Try a New Training Tactic: More Vitamin D garnered a lot of attention on one of the randonneuring chat lists I frequent. The article discussed how some college and pro sports teams “think the nutrient may help players avoid injury, among other benefits.” Read more.

Tips for Road Cycling in the Rain

By Jim Langley

Here in the Northern California Road Bike Rider headquarters, winter is the rainy season. In other areas it is sometime spring. If it’s raining where you are, these tips will come in handy. Read more.

Pearl Izumi ELITE Jersey, PRO Bib and SELECT Gloves Review

by Sheri Rosenbaum

Pearl Izumi launched their 2019 Spring/Summer collection that offers both sophisticated style and performance. I tested 3 pieces from the collection and was very impressed. The ELITE Pursuit jersey, P.R.O. bib short, and SELECT Attack gloves all were comfortable, performed well, and incorporated reflective elements for low-light visibility. Read more.

Read the Best of Coach Hughes

Read the best of Coach Hughes with this 5 pack of some of his most popular e-articles in one bundle. Includes, How to Become a Better Cyclist: The Six Success Factors, Eat & Drink Like the Pros, Your Best Season Ever, Intensity Training and Optimal Recovery for Improved Performance. Learn more.

How to Find Your Cycling Motivation

By Arnie Baker, M.D.

Although cyclists may wish it were different, you don’t buy motivation at the store and take a pill of it in the morning. By understanding what makes you tick and why you’re doing what you’re doing, you may improve your bicycling performance. Read more.

Don’t Use Aspirin or NSAIDs for Muscle Pain from Exercise

by Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Some athletes and exercisers take pain medication (aspirin or NSAIDs) because they think it may prevent muscle soreness or will help them to heal faster after a workout. However, taking pain medicines before or during exercise will not block pain, help you to exercise longer or recover faster from exercise. Read more.

Quick Tip: Dealing with Hot Feet

PROBLEM: Late during a long ride your feet start feeling like they’re on fire!

SOLUTION: The sensation of heat can be caused by poor circulation. Blood vessels and nerves get compressed when feet swell, as they will after two or three hours of riding. Read more.

Round Up of High Visibility and Reflective Cycling Gear

Staying visible on the road is an important way to stay a little safer as a cyclist. If cars can’t see you, it’s just plain dangerous. We’ve rounded up all the top high viz and sometimes reflective cycling gear and apparel we could find. Read more.

Question of the Week

Have you ever been doored while cycling?

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