Hagens Berman Jayco rider Samuele Privitera dies after crash on stage 1 of Giro della Valle d’Aosta....
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Top 10 reasons to take up cycling
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Whether it's for the sake of your physical fitness, health, or as an environmental choice, taking up cycling as a regular habit could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Not convinced? Here are 10 significant benefits of cycling when it comes to health, relationships and the environment. What is your number one reason you ride your bike?
Reason #1: You'll look younger
Did you know that scientists at Stanford University found that cycling can actually protect your skin against the harmful effects of UV radiation and reduce the signs of aging. Harley Street dermatologist Dr. Payne explains this phenomenon: “Increased circulation through exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells more effectively, while flushing harmful toxins out." Just make sure to remember your sunscreen!
Reason #2: Increase your brain power
Need to sharpen your mind? Then start cycling! University of Illinois researchers found that a ?ve percent improvement in cardio-respiratory fitness from cycling led to an improvement of up to 15 percent on mental tests! Cycling helps build new brain cells in the brain region responsible for memory, which begins to deteriorate after age of 30. Keep your brain young with cycling!
Reason #3: Beat Illness
Not only are you increasing your brain power when cycling, you're fighting off illness! Moderate exercise is an immune system booster - those who cycling regularly (30 min / 5 days a week) have been found to take about half as many sick days.
Reason #4: Save the Planet
It's simple. Bikes produce zero pollution - choosing two wheels instead of four can have a huge environmental impact. Cycling is also efficient - you travel three times as fast as walking while using the same amount of energy.
Reason #5: You'll sleep better
Find yourself tossing and turning at night? Cycling could be the solution! Stanford University researchers asked sedentary insomnia sufferers to cycle for 20-30 minutes every other day - and found dramatic results. The time required it took the insomniacs to fall asleep was reduced by half, and sleep time was increased by almost an hour.
Reason #6: Protect your heart
Research from Purdue University has shown that regular cycling cuts your risk of heart disease by up to 50%. All you need to accrue this benefit? Cycling just 20 miles a week.
Reason #8: Ward off cancer
Can cycling really help keep cancer at bay? A long term study in Finland found that men who exercised a moderate amount (about 30 minutes a day) were half as likely to develop cancer. One of their most common forms of exercises cited was biking to work. Other studies have shown women can reduce their risk of breast cancer by about a third by regularly cycling.
Reason #9: Enjoy healthy family time
Cycling is one of those sports that the entire family can enjoy together. From the toddler years to the teenage years, take your kids with you cycling! Kids are influenced by their parents' exercise (or lack thereof) habits and are likely to adopt what they see modeled.
Reason #10: Burn more fat
The efficiency with which the body burns calories and fat not only is raised when you're cycling, but also for several hours afterwards. However, HOW you cycle does have an impact on how much fat you burn. Cyclists who incorporate fast intervals into their rides can burn up to three times as much fat as those who ride at a steady, but slower, pace.Comment
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TDF Time Trial Helmets.....
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Moving Cleats And Saddle Height Adjustment.
Moving your cleats rearward lengthens leg reach to the pedals such that a compensatory decrease in saddle height may be required.
This can be confirmed by measuring knee bend angle on a down pedal.
Moving the cleats back 1.0 cm may require a change in saddle height of ~ 0.4 cm to maintain the same knee bend angle.
The reverse is also true if moving the cleats forward.
Note that setback and tilt need not be changed.
(Calculations in non-posted notes.).Last edited by wildbears; 07-20-2025, 12:09 PM.Comment
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OTOH, if you go to shorter cranks, a current trend, the saddle needs to be raised. And, again, the reverse is true for longer cranks. -
Also note that shortening the crank arm lengths is claimed by some to result in less stress on the joints. Perhaps moving the cleats back a bit might have the same effect. The latter appears to be the case for me as there is a noticeable decrease in knee pain post hard rides since doing so.
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Man, I can't recall in any recent years that the Tour was over so quickly. Pogi has had the race with a death grip since the first mountain stage on Thursday of the first week. Chapeau to him. He is hard to dislike. The problem with trying to beat him now is that he's become a smart racer as well as a fast racer.Comment
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Apparently you don't need to buy an e bike anymore.
https://youtu.be/pyqsCOEOAKo?si=MHTAW68n9upUYkM_2023 Honda CB500X
2017 Honda CRF250 L ABS
"Where you stand depends on where you sit"
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Signs of Over Training From Duchy Coaching
The signs of over training are rarely dramatic. In fact, they tend to creep in so gradually that they often go undetected.
Here are 2 simple tests you can use to check whether you’re slipping into the red.
1. 15 Minute “Feel” Test
It’s normal to feel sluggish before a ride, especially if you’re juggling training around a busy career etc. But here’s the key: you should start to feel better after 10/15 mins on the bike.
That “blow the cobwebs out” feeling is your nervous system waking up and your body getting into gear.
But, if you don’t feel any lift, and instead continue feeling sluggish and unmotivated, it’s a strong indicator that you’re not just tired, you’re likely under-recovered and heading toward over training.
Meeusen (2013) found that delayed or absent mood improvement during warm-ups indicates accumulated fatigue + nervous system stress. While Cadegiani (2021) revealed over trained athletes don’t get that “second wind” due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
2. Losing that Post-Ride High
When training is balanced and recovery is adequate, you should finish a ride with some level of mental lift. That “buzz” is your brain’s dopamine & endorphin response, and it’s a good sign you’re handling training load well.
If that high disappears, and instead you finish rides feeling flat, it’s time to pay attention. That’s your nervous system trying to tell you to rest! This is especially true if this flatness persists across multiple workouts. It’s often a sign you need to back off and take an easy week, not push harder.
Chronic overload without adequate recovery reduces neurotransmitter function, which blunts the post-exercise “feel-good” effect (BJSM).
Other Red Flags:
Suppressed HR
Sore legs even after rest
Irritability
Lack of motivation
Higher rate of perceived exertion
Reduced concentration
If you’re ticking a few of these boxes, and failing one or both of the tests above, you’re almost certainly doing too much. It’s time to rest.Comment
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A sign you are not riding enough....
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Here's a question for AI that I was pondering today as I pumped up my tires: I wonder how many riders each year accidentally swallow the plastic valve stem cap as they pump up their tires? I always just pop the cap in my mouth as I use the pump so I don't lose the damned thing. I'm sure I'm not alone. But what if you cough, sneeze, or simply forget and swallow the cap"Comment
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