Muscle Cramps and Cycling Pros vs. the Joes Everyone develops cramps at some point. So why do the pros cramp less than the amateurs? It may seem obvious, they receive bottles from the car and massages, but there’s more to the...
Read MoreThe leading ideas about the cause of cramps revolve around dehydration, electrolytes, and nerves. The Dehydration Proposal You just need more fluids, but studies have shown that athletes who cramped or did not, had zero...
Read MoreFirst come the little pangs and twinges, followed by involuntary twitches, then 20 minutes later full blown jerking muscle contractions as if you were sprinting, but you are not. Your muscles balled tightly in knots. An eternity...
Read MoreRoad Bike Action (RBA) Interview from World Masters Champion Mark Sommers (MS). Mark Sommers is now 62 years old and exemplifies what it means to be cycling after 50 years old. He is still very active in cycling and practices...
Read MoreCompetition at 50 and Beyond If you are healthy and your medical exams check out, then do not hesitate to get out there and race. Certainly, with age we are not as brave as we once were. Cycling gives you a chance to be...
Read MoreEndurance Though some 50-year old’s have been cycling for decades, most just picked up the sport. Endurance is a quality that takes years of riding to develop. Often, the older cyclists do better in century rides because they...
Read MoreDK 200 Survival Tips How best to avoid & deal with hydration at the Dirty Kanza Riding a bicycle 200 miles on gravel is not something to be taken lightly. If everything goes well, you might ride across the finish line...
Read MoreBike Fit and Choosing a Bicycle You spent $3000 on your bicycle, so don’t ignore the investment to get a professional bike fit. Use a reputable professional, especially one who understands older cyclists. Even small changes can...
Read MoreNeurological Nerves Hand numbness (ulnar neuropathy) is common in cycling and can be prevented. A proper bike fit and taking measures to decrease vibration are paramount. Double taping the handlebars, tubeless tires, and running...
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Below is an interesting discussion about dentists giving sedation for dental procedures like...
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