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Roll Out The Kinks

- By Selene Yeager The world would be a better place if all cyclists had the luxury of daily post-ride massage. But with a foam roller, you can pretty much do the job yourself—minus the harp music....

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Hot Or Cold For Recovery?

Which is better to aid recovery – a cold bath or heat pack? We give you the rule of thumb. A cold bath has to be close to freezing point- anything else is pointless. Alternating hot and cold for tired...

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Ask Bicycling: I Keep Getting Foot Pain

Question: I keep getting foot pain when I ride. Is it my shoes? Answer: Most probably, says cycling coach Curtis­ Cramblett. Hot spots (painful areas of pressure) flare when a nerve is compressed...

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A Full Revolution

How an improved pedal stroke can keep you injury free Tools For Improvement There have been many innovations to try and deliberately improve mechanical efficiency, such as independently-moving crank...

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Yoga to the Rescue!

Why twisting like a pretzel can improve your riding – and how to do it right In the past, friends and colleagues have suggested I do yoga, but I resisted. Training to me was always about hard work and...

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The Real Reason You Need a Massage

New research suggests that a post-ride rubdown strengthens your heart as well as your muscles. By Selene Yeager Photo by Emily Maye Long hours in the saddle and hard workouts can leave your muscles...

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6 Exercises You’re Doing Wrong – And How to Get ‘Em Right

Tiny tweaks to your off-bike routine can add up to major payoffs in the saddle. – By Adam Campbell Photo by Beth Bischoff Cross-training can have huge benefits for your riding – if you do it properly....

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Avoid A Bike-Car Accident

How to avoid the five most common bike-car collisions. Also See: >> 10 tips for staying safe on South Africa’s roads.

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6 Cycling Injuries You Can Treat at Home

Everything you need to treat common cycling wounds—from roasties to deep gashes—and heal up fast. - By Berne Broudy | Illustrations by Todd Detweiler The Injury: Cut—short, shallow laceration Treat It...

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Cycling When Sick

When to ride. When to curl up with some soup. And how to avoid getting sick in the first place. By Selene Yeager Photo by Gruber Images We’re heading into colds and flu season. Research shows that...

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