BIKE SPIN
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Amy T.
So, I took the new bike for a spin around the yard this morning (after my 5 mile run...do I hear a comeback??). I am a pro at this clipless pedal thing. Not one time did I bust my rear...all though I did fall over many times. We've actually got a really hilly yard! I tried to find every little deviation I could find to jump over...because......
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Biking Tips - Mountain Biking
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Pedallers ..
Jump off curbs. Practice riding off sidewalk curbs to get the feel of dropping over obstacles. Jump on curbs. Practice jumping onto curbs to get used to the feeling of jumping over obstacles. Play with your gears. Practice shifting gears and riding up and down hills so you get comfortable knowing when to shift into what gear. Higher = hard...
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Buying the right commuting bike
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pauldorn
From the Boston Globe, 07.27.08:When it comes to 2 wheels, there are countless choices So you want to get back into bicycling after all these years. Or, perhaps it's time to upgrade from your old gray mare to something more sleek and sexy. Shopping for a new bike can seem overwhelming, especially for neophytes. Fortunately, a wise (Belmont) Whee...
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Mountain Bike Season
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Dr. Ian Furst
Mountain Bike Season is upon us. Three trips to the trails so far: One new rim ($100 custom built) after wipe out Two trips for tune ups (wire stretch) Three left knee injuries (smashing it on the stem because of above mentioned wire) Four episodes of nausea (I guess my winter cardio wasn't quite up to snuff) For your viewing enjoyment here...
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Lessons in mountain biking
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Ellie
Recently, I finally hit some real mountain biking trails. I feel that I have been missing out on something truly great. I completely get it. Already I have accomplished things on the bike that I never thought possible. It seems that whatever appears on the trail in front of me, I will get past it. Every log, every rock, every root I (for lac...
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Spinning
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Marni R.
I haven't been on my bike since Sat. but I've been running and swimming to keep myself feeling some kind of burn. I love my road bike but sometimes I get bored riding the same routes all the time. Unfortunantly, I'm not blessed with hills or open roads in the clearwater area. I'd love to get to Georgia, Clermont or Colorado so that I can get som...
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Spin!
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Donna
Okay, last night I made my return to spin class. *applause* I'm not sure I have mentioned just how great it feels to be able to do everything... but it does. It's simply amazing! Of course I have; silly me. Well, you'll have to hear it over, and over, and over again for a while! I know I worked hard pre-op, but heck, any 300+ lb. person ta...
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More Biking Tips - Mountain Biking
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Pedallers ..
Jump off curbs. Practice riding off sidewalk curbs to get the feel of dropping over obstacles. Jump on curbs. Practice jumping onto curbs to get used to the feeling of jumping over obstacles. Play with your gears. Practice shifting gears and riding up and down hills so you get comfortable knowing when to shift into what gear. Higher = hard...
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Mountain bike race...CAMPY'S first trip!
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Marni R.
We set out early on sun morning. Karel and I woke up at 5:30am and after having my morning cup of coffee, I prepared our cooler of fruit, yogurt, water bottles and PB&J sandwiches. However, before we set out for our 3 hour trip, I wanted to get in a quick 30 min run. I just love early morning running outdoors! After my run from 6:30-7 I pack...
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Spinning and Spinning for Cymbalta
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Dr. Daniel C.
I was browsing the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in order to get ideas for the "Research Updates" section of The Carlat Psychiatry Report , and I happened upon two articles, one for those intrepid counter-detailers out there, and the other for Lilly drug reps. The first one, "Time to Rehospitalization in Patients with Majo...
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