Drop in Performance?  Common Causes
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
1) The most common cause of a drop in performance in
cycling, or any other sport, is overtraining: going hard when you should go easy. Hard-and- easy refers to intensity (speed and pressure on the pedals), not to total mileage.  On one day, you ride very fast with your group, …

Silence on ride honors injured, killed cyclists
by Amarillo.com – Amarillo,TX,USA
Saxon touted recent Texas legislation that strengthens cycling laws, including clearance distances that motorists must abide by. “We have (the same) rights …

The shape of things to come…: Workout Results 5/20
by Jen’s Journey
My workout today was a bike ride followed by a short walk and then toning/stretching exercises for my knee and legs. My bike ride today was my best yet in terms of my mph. I was able to ride for a short while with another girl who was out training and …

Durango Texas: Bald Heads, Back Aches, Mountain Biking, Swimming …
by Durango
The mountain biking did not happen. I believe I had over done a yoga stretch and my back muscle rebelled. The rebellion took place while I was in Sprouts pushing a cart full of fruit and vegetables. I believe my back seized up in what …