Posted by Nick Wachter on April 1, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Advanced Core Exercises for Cyclist
Top 4 Exercises for A Strong Core
When fitness trainers talk about “core muscles” what we are really talking about are the joint stabilizers. As you can strengthen the stability of your ankle or knee by ensuring you have strong, flexible and balanced muscles, the same is true of the spine and hips. The muscles that stabilize the spine to Pelvis are the core muscles.
They include the internal obliques,... Read More
Posted by Hayley Davies on January 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
London Cycling Campaign aims to highlight and bring to action safer cycling conditions for those in the boroughs of London.
Today, as part of their Safer Lorries Campaign, they’ve launched a hard-hitting video demonstrating the catastrophic affect a collision between a lorry and a cyclist can have.
Highlighting the significantly high incident rate compared to the small number of lorries that make up the traffic on London’s roads,... Read More
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Posted by Anna Magrath on November 21, 2011 · 1 Comment
Rob Hayles Retirement Presentation - Image ©Copyright Ben Dando @ Cycling Shorts.
Saturday night saw the arrival of the much anticipated second Revolution of the season and the return of Mark Cavendish to the track after more than 2 years. Mark’s last outing was at the World Championships in 2009 and as a former World Madison Champion it was great to see him back at the track reunited (if only for a manly hug) with his former partner... Read More
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Posted by Darryl Kotyk on October 20, 2011 · 8 Comments
Wade Wallace And His Calves - Image ©Copyright - cyclingtipsblog.com
You’ve probably noticed a lot of cyclists out there with these wicked big calves. They look great and give an impression of pure strength, but do they contribute to providing more power and speed on the bike?
My buddy, Wade over at Cycling Tips is one of these dudes with killer calves, and those are his bad boys in the picture at the top of this post. Wade also... Read More
Filed under Amateur Cycling, Darryl Kotyk, Leisure Cycling, MTB, Pro Cycling, Road · Tagged with big calves, calf, calf muscle, Calves, Cycling, cyclists, Gastrocnemius, muscle, pedal, pedal stroke, pro rider, Stronger Cyclist, thighs, training, Wade Wallace, Yaroslav Popovych
Posted by Tom "Minty" Murray on October 14, 2011 · 1 Comment
Avoiding the DIY - Image ©Copyright John Steel Photography - www.johnsteelphotography.com
So the season is over, the racing bike is back in the shed and the long winter months are upon us, but what happens now? Where do all these riders go to? If you’re a ‘normal’ member of society no doubt this change doesn’t seem a big deal, maybe you will swop your summer stead for the trusty winter machine, find the lights you hung up last... Read More
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Posted by Cristi Ruhlman on October 12, 2011 · 2 Comments
GranFondo - View Of The Coast - ©Image Copyright Randy Ruhlman
Imagine a ride over the rolling hills of California, nestled between the vineyards of Sonoma County and along steep cliffs, as you ride your way towards the waves of the Pacific Ocean. On the first weekend of October, avid cyclists did just that, as over 7,500 riders descended on the town of Santa Rosa, California (just north of that mythic city of San Francisco) for the... Read More
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Posted by Paul Sloper on September 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Posted by Cristi Ruhlman on February 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Team Time Trial--2009 Tour de France Image ©Copyright AFP
Who are these riders who give their all in support of the team and its superstar cyclists? Who are the domestiques?
Let’s make no mistake here, all pro-peloton domestiques are super talented riders. They’ve won races throughout their careers and show great promise.
Of course, they have to be that good. If they weren’t great cyclists, they’d never come anywhere close... Read More
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