During a triathlon, aid stations can look like a lunchtime buffet with a smorgasbord of options for weary athletes: bananas, orange slices, chips, pretzels, cookies, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly, pickle juice, and even chicken soup. If you’re competing in an Ironman event, expect to see sponsor products too, like Gatorade Endurance, Red Bull, […]
Forgetting about nutrition will make you more likely to hit the wall and ultimately a not-so-fun day out. Instead, use these tips to guide your nutrition choices before, during and after your ride. BEFORE YOU RIDE: Preparation for a big day out starts much sooner than when you set out. Thinking about nutrition in the […]
Even with the best technique in the world, if your bike lets you down you are going to lose speed and there is a danger it will have a knock on effect on your riding ability. The power transfer between you and the bike is perhaps the most important one when looking to tackle steep […]
Road cyclists may assume it is easy to move from road riding to mountain biking. While it is true that the transfer of fitness is an easy move, some of the skills learned in road cycling can get in the way of successful mountain biking. In order to help your transition to mountain biking easier, […]
Mountain bike injuries can occur even to the most experienced riders. There are a few studies which show the type of injuries and their occurrence rate. A review of 898 injury cases in the in Canada’s British Colombia found that most of the serious injuries were fractures. 75% of the fractures were to the upper body. A […]
As mountain bikes progress more and more to a “one bike for everything” realm of thinking, it’s more likely that we are going to hit up trails and features on our trail bikes that aren’t necessarily built with trail bikes in mind, but are still a bunch of fun to ride. Pump tracks fit right […]
Your favorite singletrack has finally thawed out and you’re eager to ride outside after a long winter constantly checking trail conditions. Whether you’re riding drop-offs or climbing steeps, your body may take a beating on those early rides if you’re not bike-ready. Get in physical shape for the season with simple exercises designed to help […]
You don’t need mountains to go mountain biking. Just about any off-pavement riding will reward you with fresh air, great exercise and—if hills or mountains are present—the exhilaration of scenic views and long downhill stretches. Mountain biking does require some different skills than road cycling. Perhaps the biggest key to successful mountain biking is your body position. […]
What is arm pump? Muscle groups are wrapped in a connective tissue (fascial structure). Tensing the underarm muscles over a sustained period of time whilst holding the handlebars can cause a reduction of blood flow of the blood vessels – a lack of blood flow causes the loss of power in the hand muscles. OK, […]
If you want to avoid your first ride turning into a total disaster with you left standing on the side of the trail, completely disillusioned and exhausted like Tom Hanks on his deserted island in Cast Away, then now’s the time to pay attention. These tips don’t require expert know-how, a big budget or a […]