By Coach John Hughes Photos of Coach Dan Kehlenbach Yikes! All of a sudden a muscle locks up. We’ve all suffered cramps. Muscle fatigue is one cause of cramps. Strength training helps to prevent cramps. Why do specific muscles cramp? Depending on which of your muscles are prone to cramps, which exercises should you do to strengthen the muscles? … [Read more...] about 6 Muscle Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Cramps
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Reader Tips for Staying Safe on a Bicycle
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It was nice to see so many of your comments come in after last week’s staying safe on the road article. It’s clear that most of you recognize the dangers and take precautions when riding and use safety-enhancing accessories, too. … [Read more...] about Reader Tips for Staying Safe on a Bicycle
Dealing with Cycle-Guilt
By Stan Purdum “I have a family, and although my dream is to have a bicycle pilgrimage, I would feel incredibly guilty about leaving my family. I’d have a sense that I had abandoned them, and I don’t think I could shake that feeling.” … [Read more...] about Dealing with Cycle-Guilt