Cycling experts flag injury risks for new riders
Bicycling’s latest show explains how early riding errors can lead to pain, missed rides or medical care.
The latest installment of Bicycling’s cycling show looks at beginner habits that may end with soreness, time away from the bike or a doctor visit. Tara Seplavy, Trevor Raab and Jason Griffin provide the expert perspective.
The episode fits within Bicycling’s wider coverage of riding safely and staying comfortable over time. Other topics presented alongside the story include signs of an overly high saddle, misconceptions about saddle sores, age-related muscle decline and cycling’s benefits for older adults. The publication also points readers toward coverage of VO2 max during aging, marijuana’s possible effects while riding, homemade sports drinks and differences between SRAM and Shimano equipment.
An earlier installment focused on considerations before purchasing an indoor trainer.
- Seplavy, Raab and Griffin contribute expert guidance.
- The prior installment covered indoor trainer purchases.
- Related coverage addresses saddle height and saddle sores.
- Aging, muscle loss and older-adult cycling are also featured topics.
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