What it's like to ride (more or less) with the national team
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Gary Hacker, an accountant by profession, was awarded an opportunity to train for a week with the US National Cycling Team. Hacker received tips from the racers on how to attack hills and save energy during long climbs. He also received tips on proper bike maintenance.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1997
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Stop, drop and roll
Article Abstract:
Some tumbling drills are taught to cyclists to protect them from body injury in case they fall or slam hard on the pavement or trail. These include the shoulder roll, forward roll and forward dive.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1999
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Tales from the crip
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A writer recounts how a skiing accident caused an old football injury to flare up. He provides some tips on the recuperation techniques he learned while trying to recover from his injuries.
Publication Name: Bicycling
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-2073
Year: 1995
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