Cyclist's Guide to Injury Prevention

Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process.

Studies have shown that cyclists generally have poor bone density, but that can be fixed. Here are some strength-training tips for riders looking t...

The effects of an injury may not be entirely physical. Mental fitness can help manage and accelerate your recovery process.

Getting back on the bike after a layoff can literally be a pain in the butt. Making a few adjustments to your cycling wardrobe and bike, however, c...

Call it a scrape, a strawberry, minor abrasion or road rash; but they are all basically the same injury. Read on for ways to deal with wounds.

A bad crash can mean a long road to recovery. Here's a look at how one cyclist didn't just get back on the bike, but back in the game.

In Part I, our injured cyclist began his return to racing with short workouts on the indoor trainer. Was he able to overcome the mental walls his c...

Crashes happen--whether you're racing or commuting to work. Here's what you need to know when life gives you a break.

Back pain is a common problem among aging Americans, but it can also strike younger cyclists. End the aches by correcting these causes.

Saddle sores and groin problems can quickly sap any desire to get on a bike. Here is some clarification on various causes and solutions to certain ...

You've felt it on steep climbs, short sprints or walking up stairs after a long ride--lactic acid. Learn how it affects your muscles and what, if a...

Smooth legs are expected on pro cyclists, triathletes and Olympic swimmers. But what's the reasoning behind age-groupers taking to the razor?

Though small in stature, bees and wasps can wreak havoc on a bike rider. As these two stories reveal, a season can be ruined when athletes underest...

Cycling is a non-weight bearing sport, which is great for avoiding impact-related injuries. But an absence of load-bearing activities can lead to c...

Having issues with your IT band? Before you're forced off the bike, try these exercises to spur on the healing process.

In the rush to cram cycling into our busy lifestyles, recovery is typically the first thing that gets thrown out the window. What happens when we p...

Pins-and-needles, decreased grip strength and even numbness in your hands can be especially annoying to cyclists. Let's examine the causes to find ...

When moving from road cycling to a Spin? class, your bike fit is sometimes lost in translation. Before post-class pain starts to show up, take matt...

If you ride a lot, then undoubtedly you've given a moment's thought to your knees. Protecting them, maintaining them, nourishing them, thanking the...