Few things in cycling are worse than trying to repair a flat tire in the cold. To avoid this miserable situation many cyclists use heavier tires, perhaps with a puncture-resistant Kevlar belt under the tread. The added width also provides […]
Adequate nutrition and hydration play a major role in your ability to regulate body temperature and ride effectively in winter. You may not sweat much in low temperatures (in fact, it’s better if you don’t) but you still lose a […]
Head Keeping extremities warm in cold weather is a challenge because the body attempts to preserve its core temperature by reducing blood flow to its outlying parts. This is why it’s often said that the best way to keep hands […]
IN ORDER FOR YOUR WOUND TO HEAL PROPERLY, THE FOLLOWING ARE IMPORTANT: Keep the wound clean and dry (even when bathing) for the first 24 hours. Avoid swimming or soaking the wound until stitches are removed or 2 weeks if […]
Trail conflicts can be especially thorny between cyclists and equestrians, because both seem to prefer a narrow trail and a more natural experience. Equestrians, however, must contend with a 2,000-pound animal with sharp hearing and a “fight-or-flight” instinct. In these […]
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