Tag Archives: soreness

Biker’s Elbow

For the last few weeks, I’ve been dealing with some minor pain. It started on the LBJ 100 ride, I think. The day after the hilly metric century, I experienced some soreness in my left elbow when I went out … Continue reading

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Four Mental Skills You Need For Cycling

I posted a brief account on my club’s bulletin board about bailing on yesterday’s ride. My friend Judy responded: “Yes, that windy hill was a killer.  I had to really dig into my mental reserves to finish that.” I guess what’s bothering … Continue reading

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My Knee is Killing Me!

A while ago, I wrote about the sorry state of my cleats. Finally, over the weekend, I did something about it. I bought new ones. That night, I sat in front of the TV, diligently swapping out the old, worn … Continue reading

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Dealing with injury

Since I began biking almost two years ago, I’ve been lucky when it comes to injuries.  I haven’t had any to speak of.  Oh, I know I’ve griped about my numb toe too often.  (By the way, those new shoes … Continue reading

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Bowling and biking don’t mix

Went to a Happy Hour with my wife last night — one of the groups she belongs to had a holiday get together at local bowling alley. I haven’t bowled in more than 15 years, and didn’t intend to last … Continue reading

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Post-century soreness in unmentionable places

I got home from work and decided not to ride this evening. Tuesdays are the only day of the week I get home at a reasonable time, and can fit in a ride of an hour or so. My usual … Continue reading

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Anticipation

What a week it’s been. First the crash Sunday, then rain Tuesday when I wanted to do my regular evening ride. I was late at the office both Wednesday and today. In other words, I haven’t been on the bike. … Continue reading

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