If you are interested in racing bicycles in Seattle, it’s time to get the “Meet the Team” schedule into your calendar. The Meet the Team series runs every weekend starting September 11 through October 24, and the rides meet in Leschi:
An Intro to Women’s Cycling and Racing Teams Series meets on select Sundays through October: August 22, September 19, & October 10. The Women’s rides include a paceline and group riding skills clinic and helpful coaching during the ride is provided by veteran women racers.
The print version of yesterday's Wall Street Journal (Tuesday October 9, 2007, page D 1) has an article describing an emerging trend that the number of senior athletes (defined as athletes over 40) is growing, and so is interest in sports medicine tailored for these athletes.
A few years ago, an Outside magazine article about bone health caught my eye. The article begins with a story about a fit middle aged cycling enthusiast who had had borderline osteoporosis.
As discussed in other posts, evidence shows that fitness programs that rely heavily on non-impact sports like cycling can adversely affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Cross training that incorporates weight lifting, resistance training, and activities like jogging that jar the skeletal system are an essential component of a long-term health program, especially for athletes in their…
Given that we are in Meet the Teams season, the timing is perfect to check out this article from Active.com entitled To Group Ride or Not to Group Ride that discusses the pros and cons of group riding.
October 22, 2007: FRM is pleased to add that Sara Graham will stay with the team and Joanne Green has just joined for 2008. This brings the women's team to a total of 14 riders.
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