If you are an amateur cyclist that just rides of pleasure occasionally, just about any shoes will do. But if you are an aspiring cyclist, you commute by bike, or you are looking to develop within the sport, your choice of shoes is important. On the whole, cycling shoes are stiffer than traditional athletic shoes. …
Sadly, lower back pain cycling brings can ruin a ride! Whether your pain strikes as soon as you begin cycling or doesn’t hit until later on in your ride, lower back pain can deter from your cycling experience. Poor spinal health and bad posture can lead to ongoing discomfort. If it’s bad enough, it might …
If you are bound and determined to ride even on the hottest days of the year, it is important to understand how to prevent a heat stroke from cycling in extreme heat. When the dog days of summer strike, you may be inclined to skip your daily ride, but if you do decided to ride …
All cyclists should wear a sport sunscreen. According to the CDC, the lifetime rate of developing deadly melanoma is 2.6 percent for whites. The rates for African Americans and Hispanics are significantly less. Melanoma is cancer that can be largely prevented by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, avoiding the peak rays of the day, and …
Professional and amateur cyclists alike are often struck by pain in the Achilles tendons. These tendons are located at the rear of the ankle, connecting the muscle of the calf with the heel. Achilles tendonitis occurs when inflammation or tiny tears affect the tendons. This painful condition can be enough to keep you off the …
Benedict Cumberbatch, star of the hit television series Sherlock, stepped in and saved a cyclist from being robbed by a gang of muggers. And, in another nod to life imitating art, the attack occurred near Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street home. Cumberbatch was riding in an Uber with his wife, Sophie Hunter, when he spotted four …