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In training terms, what are ‘junk miles’ on the bike?

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 2, 2020
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Let’s kick off the new year with plenty of controversy! Everyone’s writing up their training plans and registering for the year’s events. A lot of cyclists will also be setting…
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Why Cyclists Should Make Sleep a Priority in Their Daily Training

  • Kevin Curry
  • August 28, 2019
In April, I lost my job. I gained a nice severance payment, a reduction in stress, and a lot of free time. One of the first things I did was…
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Nuun has a New Drink for Athletes Who Want to Sleep Better

  • Kevin Curry
  • March 6, 2019
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Nuun is my go to for keeping my hydration and electrolytes in the black during rides. Now, they have a new product for athletes looking to get better sleep called…
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The Bkool Smart Air Pro Puts a New Twist on Direct Drive Smart Trainers

  • Kevin Curry
  • November 8, 2018
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The sun only comes out during working hours and it’s cold out which means the joyous season of indoor training is upon us. In turn, that means it’s time for…
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What You Need to Know About the 2018 Tour de France

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 6, 2018
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The build-up to the 105th edition of the Tour de France is almost over. After months of wondering if Chris Froome would get to start and nearly a year of…
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Scosche’s New Rhythm24 Armband Measures Heart Rate on Land and in the Water

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 15, 2018
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When  the Scosche Rhythm+ hit the market it not only provided me with accurate heart rate readings — something chest straps could never do — it did it without the…
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Regular Ibuprofen Use May Increase Risk of Fertility Issues in Men

  • Kevin Curry
  • January 9, 2018
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Here’s some interesting news for those of you who take ibuprofen regularly. A small cohort of 31 healthy young men who took 600mg of ibuprofen twice a day for six…
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Reader Question: Yes, It's Okay to Take a Break

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 19, 2017
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G&G, I’ve got a new job and and a 6 week old at home and I’m trying to maintain motivation to get to the gym. I was lifting for an…
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Helmet Technology Already Exists to Identify Cycling Head Injuries, Adoption Needs Work

  • Kevin Curry
  • May 17, 2017
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There’s been a lot of talk  in the cycling world about head injuries in the past few days following  Toms Skujins’ scary crash in the Tour of California. The technological…
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How to Stay Healthy and Fit as a New Dad

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How to Find the Right Club Ride for You

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Progressive Overload: The Key to Gaining Strength and Muscle Mass

  • Kevin Curry
  • February 28, 2017
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Ever seen that guy at the gym who  has gone for years but looks pretty much the same as day one? Maybe it’s you. I know I’ve seen it. Guys…
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How to Fix the Most Common Push-Up Mistakes

  • Kevin Curry
  • November 16, 2016
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Push-ups are a deceptively easy movement. Everyone know  thinks they know how to do one, but when asked to perform most people display sloppy form which can reduce the effectiveness…
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How Marijuana Affects Your Workouts

  • Kevin Curry
  • November 16, 2016
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This video brings me back to seeing dudes at the powerlifting gym I used to go to in college, they would smoke either crack or meth (not sure, not really…
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“Text Neck” | How to Fix Your Smartphone Induced Humpback

  • Kevin Curry
  • July 15, 2016
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Pokemon Go is wrecking your neck and back, there’s actually a name for it, it’s called Text Neck. Text neck is a new term being used to describe neck and…
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