Bike Friendly Businesses: Boise is Number 1 and Salt Lake City is Number 10
By Charles Pekow – Which American City do you think contains the most Bicycle Friendly…
Tips to Prevent Heel Pain During Cycling
Plantar fasciitis is a common painful disorder affecting the heel and underside of the foot. From a bike fitting perspective, proper pedal/cleat setup is important to guard against plantar fasciitis.…
Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Pain in Cyclists
SI pain can be experience a couple of different ways, sometimes it is localized in the low back, and others experience sciatic type pain with radiating pain down the leg. Here are a couple of stretches you can try to relieve the pain.…
Fat: Friend or Foe?
Looking back on the nutrition articles we have published so far in Cycling Utah, there is a major topic that needs to be addressed… FAT. The three letter f-word, or is it?…
Maintaining Fitness in the Transition from Summer to Fall
As summer winds down and fall rolls in, we are about to enjoy some of the most incredible riding of the year. Whether you are closing out a heavy season of road or mountain bike racing or just finishing a long summer of recreational riding, the weather, the colors and the dirt off-road are at their peak during the fall.…
Trans-Sylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race Travelogue and Stage Race Tips
If lap format and single-day XC mountain bike races are leaving you longing for a more ‘epic’ challenge and adventure, mountain bike stage racing should be on your list.…
Cyclists Have a Greater Chance of Getting Osteoporosis in Comparison With Other Sports
By Wayne Hansen, D.C. Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to be surrounded by some…
Riding Comfort – Factors and adjustments that can improve your cycling enjoyment
If you suffer from riding-related pain in your feet, knees, hips, lower back, shoulders and neck, wrists or hands, or just wear yourself out faster than seems reasonable, something is not right with your bike – body relationship.…
Youth Triathlons: What to Look for in a Well-run Event and How to Prep & Encourage Young Athletes
Over the last several years, there has been a huge upsurge in triathlons billed as a “Kids Tri.” They are everywhere, but the big question is how do parents choose a race that fits the skills and needs of their child? How do they know if the race is safe and easy to follow?…
Drinking Beet Juice? Maybe You Should Start
Beets are a great source of inorganic nitrate, which have an effect on blood flow, muscle contraction and neurotransmission. In cycling this means that it takes less energy to perform at your normal pace. So how much should you take?…
Fuel for the Road: What to Eat During Training and Competition
For the endurance athlete looking to eat during exercise, there are shelves worth of sports drinks, gels, and chews promising to boost performance. But, are they beneficial and, if so, which ones are the best?…
You’ve Had a Concussion, Now What?
Concussion are all too common in many sports. Unfortunately most don’t know what to do after one is suspected. Here are some simple steps to follow.…