Archive for October, 2007
Cycling and Aerodynamic Efficiency
Sunday, October 28th, 2007From George Wood, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
Made of aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays, the racing bicycle provides a dynamic posture to the rider trough it’s lightweight and raised seat. For swift turning, the front and rear wheels are closely arranged. The racing wheel forms a teardrop with the tire because of its […]
Cycler’s High
Monday, October 22nd, 2007From Matt Reich, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
All of our lives are filled with more stress and problems than we may want to admit. The key to having a healthy mental life is to figure out ways to manage those things. This is not always the easiest of tasks. It is, however, easy to let some problem […]
Couples Stay Together on a Tandem Bicycle
Monday, October 15th, 2007From Gabe Mirkin, M.D., special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
Many couples don’t exercise together because one partner is much more fit than the other. Riding a tandem bicycle is a great equalizer. The amount of work you do on a bicycle depends on how hard you push on the pedals. Pushing twice a hard on the pedals takes […]
Cadence: Pedal Faster to Ride Better
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007From Gabe Mirkin, M.D., special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
All cyclists should learn to pedal at a fast cadence, whether you are an experienced racer or a novice recreational rider. Muscle fatigue and damage are caused by excess pressure on the pedals, not by how fast you pedal. Pedaling at a faster cadence with less pressure allows you […]
Bonking: Don’t Run Out of Blood Sugar
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007From Gabe Mirkin, M.D., special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
If you watch a major bicycle race on TV, you have to be impressed by how the riders can eat enough to sustain them through races that require more than five hours of near maximum effort. If they do not get enough food during their ride, they can fall […]