How To Avoid Saddle Sores

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Cycling can be a nightmare for anyone who suffers from recurring saddle sores. These may be abrasions or small blemishes but they can be painful and distracting. They make riding very hard, and at times impossible. There have been instances where professional cyclists had to abandon races on account of sores that had become cysts.

The sores are caused by the constant rubbing of skin against cycling shorts or saddle surface. Bacterial infection sets in if the sores are left unattended for a period of time. Then they become more painful, and difficult. Read more . . .

How To Fight Hot Foot

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Every cyclist knows what a hot foot means. Generally, it is a burning pain in the ball of the foot that radiates toward the toes. It hits every cyclist who loves tough mountain rides or long distance cycling. The pain is not caused by heat, but by the pressure on the nerves situated between the five metatarsal bones. These nerves get squeezed as a result of the furious pedal movements between the heads of these bones. Cyclists often pour water to quell the burning feeling, but this is not the correct solution. Read more . . .

Cyclists’ Knee Pain

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It’s true, riding a bicycle can be a real pain in the leg.

Most cyclists complain of knee pain.  It’s a condition commonly known as IT band syndrome, a painful stretching of the iliotibial tissue.  In bicycle riders, this thick fibrous tissue running from the hip to the knee gets stretched because of the constant up and down motion of the legs. The stretched tissue then begins to rub against the bony portions of the hip or knees, causing certain pain. Read more . . .

Ease Your Knees On A Recumbent Exercise Bike

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You can’t question the many benefits of a traditional upright exercise bike. There is a new alternative however, that also deserves serious consideration.

Recumbent exercise bikes provide the many benefits of traditional models, with one major difference.  A recumbent bike allows you to recline and lean back in comfort while you work out. Read more . . .