Dr. James Carr of Hospital for Special Surgery Florida is offering insights on the most common overuse injuries in cyclists, providing tips for injury prevention, and discussing the signs that indicate it might be time to see a doctor. Share this post Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on print Share on email
The sport of cycling is immensely popular around the world. It’s been around for well over a century. It officially began on May 31, 1868, near Paris with a 1,312-yard race to the entrance of Saint-Cloud Park. An 18-year-old Englishman named James Moore won that first race. Ten years later, the first recorded race in the United States was [...]
While the heated debate over proper etiquette for walking, jogging, and casual cycling together on neighborhood streets and sidewalks is not new, the stakes are higher and more confusing in the age of COVID-19. People are actually out and about now, even more than they were before the coronavirus, and that makes being outdoors under your own power riskier.I’ve sued [...]
A new reality is emerging – more cyclists on the road. With an unprecedented number of people working from home and Florida now under a stay-at-home order, more people than ever are taking to the streets on bikes. Most of the increase is likely attributable to new riders with little experience riding on the busy roads of South Florida. We [...]
Group rides are awesome. There’s no other way to say, really. The camaraderie, the competition, and the ability to push individual cycling limits further are just some of the appeals of pack riding. As cyclists, there’s a certain fire that ignites when we cycle in a team. Cycling is a community by nature and therefore connects people. These are all [...]