Saddle discomfort is one of the most difficult areas to address in a bike fit. It affects how you sit on your bike, and this can lead to changes in your entire posture causing pain in other places like your neck and/or back. To fix a “sore butt” problem I had to try out several saddles before finding a perfect fit for me. So assuming you have the correct bike frame size, here are a few bike fit faults that may affect women cyclists: Continue reading
The previous two E-Newsletters I reviewed (with the help of Bicycling Magazine & John Allen) the riding techniques used for
single, double and rotating double pacelines. We’ll finish our 2-part series today on how to handle these advanced group ride techniques. In Part 2 this week, I will review the principles of echelons and racing packs.
It’s easy to ride with a couple of like-minded friends. But it gets more complicated when you’re with a group of people and working to fight a strong crosswind. And in a pack of young anxious “racers” like our local Wednesday night “hammerfest”, it occasionally seems like there are no rules at all. Continue reading
It seems whether you are driving or riding that almost every Corpus Christi street has at least one pothole. Not only do I avoid them for the comfort of my tooshie, but hitting potholes can bend your rims beyond repair. If the chasm is deep enough, I have witnessed an unprepared cyclist hurtle over the handlebar when you bury the front wheel and the bike suddenly stops. So let me give you some tips about our potholes. Continue reading
Shifting can be optimized by learning to use your feet as well as your hands. When I ride I observe other riders techniques, and many times I see them struggling or pushing hard on the pedals and trying to shift. The idea is to reduce the force on the chain just as you shift to a lower gear. Continue reading
When you feel comfortable drafting with one other cyclist, it’s time to graduate to single pacelines in a larger group. Here in Corpus Christi we have many groups of cyclists that meet and encourage each other for a great workout. So here are a few key rules for riding in a single paceline. In the next Newsletter I will give suggestions about riding in more advanced pacelines. Continue reading
One thing about watching a pro race is seeing how well their bodies blend with their bikes. Here are two form mistakes common among especially new cyclists. Continue reading
Most people that ride tend to head on down to the local bike shop and pick out a bike that they like. The sales Associate will generally choose the most appropriate frame size based on your height then adjust the seat and handlebars to get you as comfortable as possible, and away you go. The advantage of a custom fit bike is that every aspect of geometry are personally fitted to you, rather than you being fitted to the bike. In researching “FIT Studio’s” I found several articles that help explain the process:
Women do not need to be intimidated by a triathlon. The training can seem overwhelming, and the thought of completing a triathlon can also seem like a daunting task. However training for a triathlon is both assessable and fulfilling.
Even though I am impartial to cycling and running, research shows that everyone may not be able to run or cycle, but that everyone CAN benefit from some type of exercise. How much one exercises is an individual decision, but I tell my patients that health experts now recommend at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise on most days of the week.
