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Feb 1, 2018
NEW TO RIDING? 10 Not-So-Obvious Tips that Every Beginner Mountain Biker Needs to Know
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I was a fortunate beginner mountain biker. I had a great teacher: he was patient and willing...


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Feb 1, 2018
Stage Race Nutrition - Getting it right
From www.wines2whales.co.za The Issue: Over fuel and you’re left feeling sluggish, weighed down and potentially dealing with GI problems....


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Feb 1, 2018
Monday Motivation: A Repeated Cycle of Self-Sabotage
"But I do nothing upon myself, and yet I am my own executioner." ~ John Donne Have you ever wanted something so badly, for so long,...


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Feb 1, 2018
STRONG is the new SEXY - Using strength to become a better rider.
As a personal trainer and triathlete, I train a variety of people; from those wanting to lose weight, those that want to tone and reshape...


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Feb 1, 2018
New Cycling Pedals May Help Kneecap Burnout?
Here are some excerpts from a blog post written by a doctor after seeing his patient's results from using the Catalyst Pedals: "If you...


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Feb 1, 2018
Women aren't small men: Myth busting female sports performance.
Women aren't small men. University of Waikato Research Fellow Dr Stacy Sims dispels some of the myths about female sports performance....


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Feb 1, 2018
8 Myths About Women Who Mountain Bike
My lady mountain-biking friends are some of the most intrepid women I know, but not all of us came by it naturally. Perhaps they were...


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Feb 1, 2018
Literally - Don't Fall Over...
The yoga class I attended yesterday included a number of balance posts, from simple tree pose to a “floating” ardha chandrasana. I am not...


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Jan 11, 2018
Mindful Eating
Think about the workout you just did. As an athlete, you can’t just go through the motions during a workout. You have to put in effort...


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Jan 11, 2018
Your Hips Don't Lie
When you’re out on your favourite trail or competing in a race, your success depends a lot on BALANCE. The better balanced you are, the...


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Jan 11, 2018
Beets for performance
Yeap. It’s true. In the sports world there are so many various herbs, foods and supplements touted for their performance enhancing...
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