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Nutrition and Cycling: Putting it all together
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ FEBRUARY 2, 2012

With all this information on proteins, carbohydrates and fats, how do we put it all together? Balance appears to be the key. In the cycling diet, it’s probably best to remember to eat lightly about 1 hour before the ride and eat very well within 4 hours after the ride to allow the body to … Continue reading »

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Nutrition and Cycling- The Importance of Fats
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ JANUARY 15, 2012

Dietary fats in general are good for the cyclist. They help to carry fat soluble vitamins through the blood stream, boost immunity and are essential in long-term energy storage. Recent studies have also shown that a low-fat diet can actually decrease performance. “Good fats” such a monosaturated and polysaturated fats found in nuts, seeds and … Continue reading »

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Nutrition and Cycling- The Importance of Carbohydrates
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ JANUARY 9, 2012

Carbohydrates have always been the staple food in the human diet. However, the way we balance carbohydrate, protein and fat in our diet is important. A diet high in simple carbohydrate and sturated fat is a significant cause of heart disease and obesity in the United States. With the popularization of the Atkins diet and … Continue reading »

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Nutrition and Cycling- The Importance of Protein
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ JANUARY 1, 2012

This article is the first in a four part series on nutrition and cycling. So let’s start the new year off with the correct diet combination and get right to it. We touched briefly in earlier articles such as “Revisiting the Bonk” and “Concepts and Tips for Base Training” on the importance of carbohydrates, proteins … Continue reading »

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Concepts and Tips for Base Training
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ DECEMBER 28, 2011

The winter is traditionally an ‘off’ season for most cyclists. This is a good time to re-energize the batteries and assess your successes in the previous racing season, determine your strengths and weaknesses and begin making plans for your next cycling season. Once you’ve finished the racing season in good, solid condition, you want to … Continue reading »

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Dogs and Cycling – A Dangerous Combination
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ DECEMBER 13, 2011

Recently on a small group ride, three riders had just left Lamar and headed down Santa Fe. In an instant, a dog bolted out of someones yard. It happened so quick, one of our riders had no time to react. The dog ‘bowling pinned’ one of the rider’s front wheel and the rider came down … Continue reading »

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A simple Guide to Hill Climbing
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ DECEMBER 11, 2011

Here in Corpus Christi, it’s hard to find hills to practice hill climbs. Also, we are at sea level without gaining the benefits of altitude training. However, along our river ride, the hills are short and repeats along the hilly portion of our course can make for a worthwhile workout. There are some simple techniques … Continue reading »

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Revisiting the Bonk
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ DECEMBER 2, 2011

There is lots of information already written on the “bonk”. However, let’s take another look at ‘bonking’ and tear it down. The bonk is one of the most feared symptoms of cycling. In fact, the term bonk means ‘to hit’ and in cycling it usually means you’ve hit rock bottom. The cycling bonk is equivalent … Continue reading »

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Group Ride Courtesy
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Group rides are an enjoyable way to socialize, harmonize and just have a good time. Courtesy in a ride is paramount. Some of the more obvious benefits of a group ride is that it promotes a larger presence in traffic. This is important, because statistics show that many riders who have been hit by vehicles … Continue reading »

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Cycling Power and the Wind
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Wind in Corpus Christi is a constant challenge to cyclists. We discussed earlier the techniques of riding in a pace line, which can greatly reduce energy requirements when cycling into a head wind. In this article, we will discuss how the wind can actually help you and make you a much stronger cyclist. The first … Continue reading »

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Pedal Biomechanics and the Importance of Stretching
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In muscle dynamics such as contraction, individual muscle or a group of muscles generate tension by Actin and Myosin cross bridging. In skeletal muscle, there are varying types of contraction. Concentric contraction causes the muscle to shorten as force is applied to sufficiently overcome resistance. Eccentric contraction causes the muscle to lengthen as force is … Continue reading »

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Pace Line Etiquette
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Riding in a sleek pace line is a beautiful thing. The pace line allows a group of riders to move along at higher rates of speed providing rest for riders in the draft. The draft affords a 20 to 30 percent power savings, so , the rider has a chance to ‘rest’ while maintaining speed. … Continue reading »

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Winter Riding
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The temperatures in Corpus Christi are still pretty mild this time or year. However, the temperatures will surely begin to get cooler and even cold in the coming weeks. This year, the weather is predicted to be unseasonably warm, similar to 2010, but the temperatures will still dip down into the 40’s and 50’s on … Continue reading »

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Winter Base Training 
POSTED BY CORPUSCYCLING ⋅ NOVEMBER 19, 2011

For some of us, this is the time of year you completely get off the bike and partake in other activities, such as golf or knitting, if you so desire. However, most of us ‘roadies’ will be taking to the roads to begin our ‘winter base training’. This usually involves base miles or specific workouts … Continue reading »