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Plyometrics and Triathletes

September 19th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Special Articles, Triathlon

Recently I had a triathlete ask me about plyometrics and then he directed me to a video that he saw on on the exercise he wanted to do. The video consisted of athletes doing jumps up stairs and various types of jumps off boxes than jumping again as soon as they hit the ground (depth jumps). Plyometrics are great but like any thing else there is a time and place for them and you must progress into them.

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Using Google Maps to Track Mileage

September 19th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

Many people love bike rides. Many more people love using the bike at the gym more than going for a ride outside because they can track mileage very easily. What many people don’t realize is that Google provides everyone a tool to track their mileage on a bike, a walk, or a run. The solution: Google Maps.

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Progressive Overload in Cycling

September 18th, 2008 No Tags

What is progressive overload and how will using progressive overload methods benefit you as a cyclist? Read this article to find out!

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Bargaining For a Bike

September 18th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

This article is a guide to how to shop for a great deal on your bike. Bike shopping can be hard to those who don’t know the process but this article will guide you through it and help you locate an awesome deal!

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Buying a Hybrid Bike

September 18th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

When you go to shop for a hybrid bike you are in for a treat. When you go shop for a road bike or a mountain bike there are a ton of high end options costing up to 5000 dollars. Luckily for you, there are no ultra high end hybrids and there are a ton of different options to choose from in the range of 300 to 800 dollars.

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The Tour De France

September 17th, 2008 No Tags

I watched a substantial part of the 2008 Tour d’France. These men are not human. They are superhuman.

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Best Bike Helmet

September 16th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

Anyone who thinks they can safely ride a bike without wearing a helmet is kidding themselves. Bicycling is an inherently dangerous sport. When riding on road, it is easily possible to be hit by a car, have a mechanical failure or just simply crash.

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Best Bike Helmet

September 16th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

Anyone who thinks they can safely ride a bike without wearing a helmet is kidding themselves. Bicycling is an inherently dangerous sport. When riding on road, it is easily possible to be hit by a car, have a mechanical failure or just simply crash.

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Best Bike Helmet

September 16th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

Anyone who thinks they can safely ride a bike without wearing a helmet is kidding themselves. Bicycling is an inherently dangerous sport. When riding on road, it is easily possible to be hit by a car, have a mechanical failure or just simply crash.

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Best Bike Helmet

September 16th, 2008 Technorati Tags: Contributers, Cycling, Special Articles

Anyone who thinks they can safely ride a bike without wearing a helmet is kidding themselves. Bicycling is an inherently dangerous sport. When riding on road, it is easily possible to be hit by a car, have a mechanical failure or just simply crash.

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