Q: I’m having problems with my feet falling asleep or aching during a ride, what could the cause of this?

A:  A variety of issues could cause these

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By Laurel-Lea Shannon

I’m one of those people who tend to think of worst-case scenarios. Before heading out on a bike ride I think of all the things that could go wrong. I’ve been trying to change that habit because it tends to make me a bit nervous. The only benefit I gain

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By Ali Burke

Growing up, I never thought of myself as athletic, or even strong. In fact, I felt I was rather scrawny and that my physical abilities were not quite up to par. I turned up my nose at sports teams, gym class, even a friendly game of frisbee… But

Read more . . . Exercise Your Right to Ride

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Reviewed by Laurel-Lea Shannon

It was a sunny day last Wednesday—big news in these parts. We’ve had cool weather and lots of rain the last four weeks. During my lunch break, I took advantage of the good weather and went for a bike ride. It felt almost like summer so I wore the

Read more . . . Specialized Women’s RBX Comp Jersey with DeflectUV

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By Fred Matheny

Here are a few tips for added comfort and safety on your long Spring rides.

Stand and shift positions. To prevent crotch numbness and undue tenderness during long hours in the saddle, stand frequently and sit in slightly different locations. Dwelling in one position and grinding

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Q: I’m a little bored with all my riding routines. Could you give me some ideas of how to mix things up?

A: Riding, as fun and invigorating as it

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By Laurel-Lea Shannon

Over the winter months I lost ten pounds, which puts me at my leanest weight since I started road cycling. I can already feel the advantage of carrying less weight up steep inclines. I hadn’t intended to lose the weight; it was an unexpected outcome of changing my diet.

When

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