This is an article I wrote for ilovebicycling.com back in June when it was more relevant Northern Hemisphere summer riding. Cramping and fatigue in general are still relatively poorly understood physiological phenomena, but every cyclist has experienced Exercise Induced Cramping, and knows exactly how uncomfortable they can be! There are plenty of myths, anecdotes, and magic … Continue reading Cramping Myths and Hydration Truths
Tag: Recovery
Peak Week
My first A-race is this weekend, the Tour of Walla Walla in Washington. I'm specifically targeting the Crit race. From our local Spring Series races I basically need one more podium finish to secure my upgrade to Cat 2. I want to use Walla Walla as a proving ground to confirm my fitness against the wider US field. … Continue reading Peak Week
Recovery: Part 2 – Stretching and Rolling
For my money, the ideal post-ride recovery looks something like this: Nothing happens before a shower. Wash the grime off first. Set the bathtub at full-cold and fill 'er up! Static stretch-down while the tub is filling. 30+ sec all muscle groups lower extremity and neck, upper back, shoulders Putter around on Strava Bathtub is … Continue reading Recovery: Part 2 – Stretching and Rolling
Recovery: Part 1 – Ice Baths & Compression Tights
For my money, the ideal post-ride recovery looks something like this: Nothing happens before a shower. Wash the grime off first. Set the bathtub at full-cold and fill 'er up! Static stretch-down while the tub is filling. 30+ sec all muscle groups lower extremity and neck, upper back, shoulders Putter around on Strava Bathtub is … Continue reading Recovery: Part 1 – Ice Baths & Compression Tights
Spare Cycles 