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Make Cycling Fun Again: or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ride

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Generally speaking, cycling should be fun, and a great way to relieve stress. However, for some of us, cycling tends to cause a bit of stress, mostly because we psych ourselves out worrying about or dreading things that we really shouldn’t. Cycling should be a challenge, that’s part of the fun, but you shouldn’t get stressed about it. Fortunately, it’s a problem that can be easily fixed. Here are some tips from Dr. Jim Taylor, an expert psychologist, former Ironman triathlete, and author of Prime Sport: Triumph of the Athlete Mind, that should help you eliminate stress and make cycling fun again. How Do We Stress Ourselves Out? Lacking Motivation and/or Confidence – The first problem, and arguably the foundation for all those to follow, is that many of us simply lack confidence in ourselves. Daily cycling, especially if you’re training for an event, can seriously wear you down. Dr….
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Why Does My Neck Hurt When Riding a Bike?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Does your neck hurt when riding a bike? You are just one of many. There are many reasons that could explain your neck pain, but more than likely, it’s related to one of these common causes. What Is Causing My Neck Pain When Riding a Bike? There are four common causes for neck pain when you’re riding a bike, including: Looking up with your neck Muscle tension Poor bike fit Weak support system Luckily for you, we have a solution for each of these issues. How to Fix My Neck Pain from Cycling Look with your eyes – You, like many, many other cyclists, may be guilty of looking up by lifting your head. It seems innocent enough, but repeated lifting can make your neck muscles sore. What you should be doing is looking up with just your eyes. Make sure you’re wearing a helmet that fits properly so that…
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How to Communicate with Drivers on the Road

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Riding with traffic can be frightening at times, especially if you aren’t sure of the best way to do it. The reason so many cyclists are afraid to ride with traffic is because there is a lot of risk involved. Everyone is too unpredictable, and a bicycle accident could happen at any moment. Traffic is scary because there isn’t enough clear communication between drivers and cyclists. Ambiguous hand motions or mumbled instructions lead to accidents all the time. An important bicycle safety skill you should certainly learn is how to communicate with drivers. How to Communicate with Drivers Don’t be afraid to exaggerate your hand motions and eye contact. Many riders prefer not to draw attention to themselves, but when you’re riding through traffic, shy is the last thing you want to be. Make sure that every driver around you fully understands what you want to do and where you want…
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