tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post1341748534013601772..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Bits and PiecesVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82863114925470813272009-07-03T17:42:27.994-04:002009-07-03T17:42:27.994-04:00Whether or not cyclist alone leads to bone density...Whether or not cyclist alone leads to bone density loss or not, cross training is always a good idea.<br /><br />John BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15096934112864177572009-07-03T12:04:21.248-04:002009-07-03T12:04:21.248-04:00Many people have referred to me as "bonehead&...Many people have referred to me as "bonehead" - do you think that this should allow me to worry less about possibly losing bone density ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-19329211698514874462009-07-03T12:04:02.012-04:002009-07-03T12:04:02.012-04:00I can't speak (write) with authority on this m...I can't speak (write) with authority on this matter but I think it would be naive not to consider the use of performance enhancing drugs in pro cycling. While certain drugs promote bone growth, others can cause bone loss. I'm not aware of any insinuations being directed towards Chris Boardman but it strikes me as very odd that osteoporosis should afflict such a fit young man. Surely cycling cannot be more detrimental to bone health than couch surfing.G Travisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27785775466741710722009-07-03T09:58:29.587-04:002009-07-03T09:58:29.587-04:00IRT relying on the NYT for be all end all health a...IRT relying on the NYT for be all end all health advice is like relying on Consumer Reports for bicycle buying recommendations. Like what is often said of computers 'garbage in, garbage out" As Rick said old news, and cheap reporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75052105745448580962009-07-02T22:14:42.121-04:002009-07-02T22:14:42.121-04:00Looking forward to the PDF site. I hope articles s...Looking forward to the PDF site. I hope articles such as your excellent Primer on Front Racks make it there!sarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7590324012299087402009-07-02T19:57:49.240-04:002009-07-02T19:57:49.240-04:00The low- to no-impact quality of pure road racing ...The low- to no-impact quality of pure road racing definitely matters, as far as I've read, but certainly the article in RR 40 (if I'm remembering the same one) makes the case for over-carbing being hard on muscle tissue (particularly the heart). From what I've read, even riding on rough roads is sufficient impact to provoke bone growth, as is frequent walking and even standing on climbs. It doesn't seem to affect pro mountain bikers, right?Toast Ghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015725751231353418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36798817081324547622009-07-02T16:48:00.656-04:002009-07-02T16:48:00.656-04:00Good news on the instruction files, etc. Thanks.Good news on the instruction files, etc. Thanks.patates friteshttp://www.patates.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25616729889552247622009-07-02T14:24:57.192-04:002009-07-02T14:24:57.192-04:00Endurance athletes suffer from bone density loss, ...Endurance athletes suffer from bone density loss, among other bad bad stuff. Doesn't have anything to do with not bearing loads, etc. It's more about what your body has to do to itself to keep going at high exertion levels.<br /><br />Good article in Rivendell Reader 40? about this...<br /><br />andrew in dcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82636450865886413652009-07-02T13:21:01.863-04:002009-07-02T13:21:01.863-04:00WRT bone density - I actually am glad to have some...WRT bone density - I actually am glad to have some bone loss. It makes me lighter for going up hills and the greater amount of flex in my femurs and tibias allows my skeleton to "plane" better. I definitely feel faster when I climb and so have my two best friends who act as controls when I do my extra-rigorous scientific testing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9620218372736817852009-07-02T13:12:55.162-04:002009-07-02T13:12:55.162-04:00The site with PDF and HTML instructions is an awes...The site with PDF and HTML instructions is an awesome idea. Also, it would be very, very helpful to see detailed photos of selected products actually installed on a bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11408928555332989942009-07-02T12:58:43.025-04:002009-07-02T12:58:43.025-04:00Yeah, with the bone thing, utility riders probably...Yeah, with the bone thing, utility riders probably shouldn't worry too much. As long as they do other things that are weight bearing as well.Josh Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969306131489466113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47049776011924031372009-07-02T12:01:26.348-04:002009-07-02T12:01:26.348-04:00On one of my workhorse bikes a strap broke on one ...On one of my workhorse bikes a strap broke on one of the toe clips. I have not missed it and we look into the half clip thing.Cheap guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-30960045195127084122009-07-02T11:08:16.521-04:002009-07-02T11:08:16.521-04:00I've broken several bones in bike crashes, but...I've broken several bones in bike crashes, but assumed that it was because my bones were "die cast", rather than cold forged.darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286917445938410255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14565081608656585032009-07-02T10:58:57.812-04:002009-07-02T10:58:57.812-04:00The "news" about bone loss in pro racers...The "news" about bone loss in pro racers is actually pretty old news. Cycling, like swimming, is low impact and doesn't support bone density.<br /><br />However, pro cyclists, or committed racers whether pro or not, do little else for exercise. If you walk a half-hour total every day, or carry your bike upstairs, or do some light weight workouts, or work in a job that has you lifting something a few times a day, you'll be fine. Hell, using iron cookware might be enough!Rick @ Bicycle Fixationhttp://www.bicyclefixation.comnoreply@blogger.com