CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

6 Tips for Keeping Your Energy on a Long Ride

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Every competitive cyclist can probably relate to the feeling of effortlessly gliding through the first half of a long ride only to lose strength later, but there are tricks for keeping your energy up. Here is a look at how to avoiding fading out at the end. Tips for Keep Your Energy on a Long Ride Save your strength: On a certain level we all know this, but it can be a hard psychological battle when you see others pushing themselves from the beginning. Just remember that you have a limited amount of endurance in those quick-twitch muscles. A jolt of speed now will cost you one at the end of the race. Conserve the muscle strength you think you’ll need to power through the last stretch. Practice pacing: The standard advice is to try to keep yourself at about 70 percent of your max heart rate during a long ride….
Read More »

Tags:
Posted in Cycling Tips | No Comments »

4 Secrets for Great Cycling Climbs

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling climbs are known to be one of the toughest aspects of the sport. Even some advanced riders struggle with performing well on their climbs. Of course, the best thing that anyone can do to improve is regular and diligent training, but there are a few quick tips that might make that training go a little further on your next big ride. 4 Secrets for Great Cycling Climbs Relax your upper body: The more you tighten your upper body the less energy you will have for your climb. Tension in the chest will also make it tougher to get those large breaths you’ll need to keep your blood pumping. It’s a natural tendency to put tension in your upper body when you are struggling, but make an effort to keep your shoulders and chest relaxed. Poop… seriously: No, this isn’t a joke. Using the restroom before a tough ride will…
Read More »

Tags:
Posted in General News | No Comments »

Why Do You Keep Getting Back Pain from Cycling?

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Many cyclists, especially those who are over 40, experience regular back pain from cycling. Sometimes this problem can even grow so common that you start avoiding rides altogether. The truth is that back pain often has simple causes. Here’s a look at some common reasons why you might be hurting. Common Causes of Back Pain from Cycling: Your core needs work: Most cyclists have strong legs from regular rides, but many don’t have the core strength to match. Over time, the force of regular riding can put strain on your torso. This can cause you to ride in a way that causes back pain, especially at the end of your workouts, when you are most tired. If cycling is your only form of exercise, you are probably not building the core strength you need. Consider adding some basic core exercises to your workout routine. You don’t stretch or warm up:…
Read More »

Tags:
Posted in Bike Safety | No Comments »

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »