By Arnie Baker, M.D. It's pretty obvious that hydration and nutrition is important during cycling, but it's also helpful to pay attention to it leading up to an important event. If you take time to prepare the night before, you'll be much more likely to ride strong. Here are my recommendations on preparing nutritionally for your next big ride or race. … [Read more...] about Cycling Nutrition: What to Eat Before an Event
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Do Padded Cycling Shorts Make a Difference?
QUESTION: I'm new to road cycling and have only ridden mountain bikes up until now, with baggies. I'm not so sure about riding around in those spandex shorts. Do padded cycling shorts really make a difference? – Dan C. RBR ANSWER: Almost all of us have faced this same issue as we first took up the sport of road cycling. Cycling shorts are really tight. They … [Read more...] about Do Padded Cycling Shorts Make a Difference?