Poor bike cleat positioning is one of the most common pathomechanics for anterior knee pain, iliotibial band syndrome and foot numbness and pain. You don’t have to be a bike-fit wizard to know if your cleat position is not quite right. There are some simple signs to help identify a poor cleat position: consistent numbness […]
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There are clear benefits of ice applications to injuries or areas of inflammation. The benefits include limiting onset of inflammation, decreasing pain and improving the chance of tissue recovery. Ice massage is an effective method of cooling a superficial and site specific area of inflammation, such as tendinitis, contusion, or patello-femoral pain syndrome. Effective ice […]
read onNorthwest winters are dark and often times wet. If that isn’t bad enough, the wet roads will sometimes freeze, creating areas of black ice. The combination of darkness with patches of ice make it very difficult to identify and navigate safe pavement during a bicycle commute. A patch of black ice can quickly throw a […]
read onHealthVault is a Microsoft on-line tool and mobile application intended for personal organization, storage, and sharing of health information. It is an attempt to digitize your personal information for best interaction with most of the healthcare industry’s emergence of robust electronic medical records (EMR). Healthcare providers are being “transitioned” to EMR by government “incentive”. HealthVault’s […]
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We can all agree that recovery is crucial for athletic training. Faster recovery allows a more consistent level of training while minimizing risk of injury, illness, or over-training state. The use of compression garments have been popularized over the last four years. The top manufacturer of compression garments is CEP. CEP is a branch of […]
read onI dug out my reliable titanium road bike for the rainy Seattle riding season. This bike is set up as my rain bike that includes fenders. Fenders are a must for rainy climates. I had not done my check of the bike in awhile and just jumped on and did a 1hr ride. The saddle […]
read onBe sure to read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning In Part 2 of this series, we looked at cleat attachment and cleat positioning. In this post, we’ll be looking specifically at cycling cleat wear, and why it is so important to frequently check […]
read onAlso read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance In Part 1 of this series, we looked at a basic overview of the clipless pedals types available. In this post, we’ll review cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning. Attaching your cleats […]
read onAlso read: Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance There are three main interfaces with the bicycle: hands to handlebars, butt to saddle, and feet to pedals. Each interface has unique challenges and special needs in order to make the […]
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Winter training is an important part of maintaining and developing fitness for your upcoming seasonal goals. We don’t all have the luxury of training in the sunshine, so getting comfortable with cold weather cycling is a goal in and of itself. Training in winter can present us with wet, frozen and dark conditions. Winter conditions […]
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