Tag Archives: cycling

Know your Muscles Series – Levator Scapulae.

Posted on 06/11/2016 by sbrsport

The name, Levator Scapulae, says it all: Levare – to lift, and Scapulae – shoulder blades. These are Latin terms. The two muscles originate from C1 to C4, which are the first four vertebrae counting from the base of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged cycling, headache, levator scapulae, massage, Muscle, shoulder | Comments Off

Failure to Launch.

Posted on 29/05/2016 by sbrsport

The same thing happens every year. A mass event has just taken place such as the: – Comrades Marathon – 94.7 Cycle Challenge – Ironman, Full or 70.3 – Midmar Mile – ________________ (insert another event here). On the Monday … Continue reading →

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Why I love Cycling.

Posted on 28/04/2016 by sbrsport

I started cycling as a kid. I think I was about 7 years old when I got my first ‘proper’ bike. I grew up in a block of flats, and used to ride the bike around and around the car … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Inspiration. | Tagged Bike, cycling, mountain bike, road bike, Time trial bike, transbaviaans | Comments Off

Cleat Setup Pointers.

Posted on 08/04/2015 by sbrsport

One of the biggest issues facing cycling shops is that of cleat positioning during bike setups. Here are the four most common trends that I see: – The bike shop sells you the shoes and cleats and expects you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File | Tagged cleat, cycling, ITB, Mortons neuroma, pes anserine, setup, valgus, varus | Comments Off

Breathing on the run or ride.

Posted on 01/02/2015 by sbrsport

This might seem a bit weird to write an article on breathing when running or cycling, but if you stay with me for a moment, you will realize that the subject is not so strange at all. A lot has been written … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Running | Tagged asthma, belly, breathing, cycling, energy, lungs, oxygen, runner, Running | Comments Off

Staying Safe while Riding and Running.

Posted on 28/01/2015 by sbrsport

Get your direction right. – Cyclists ride in the same direction as cars. – Runners run facing the traffic. Should you wear headphones? – Not if you are riding. Remember that cars will be coming up from behind you. Your … Continue reading →

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Tired Quads, Strained Quads.

Posted on 09/11/2014 by sbrsport

Look down at your legs when seated, and you are looking at your Quadricep muscles. Quad is Latin for 4, and so you have four muscles making up the group, namely: Rectus femoris Vastus medialis Vastus lateralis Vastus intermedius. These … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File | Tagged cycling, kinesiology, leg massage, massage, Muscle, muscles of upper leg, quad strain, Quads, Running, swimming | Comments Off

947 Cycle Challenge. 11 tips to a quicker race.

Posted on 18/10/2014 by sbrsport

Training ideas. Publishing a training program is out of the scope of this blog. However there are a few things that you should be doing. – you need to get in a few long rides. For some, a 100 km … Continue reading →

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Know your muscles – Hamstrings.

Posted on 03/10/2014 by sbrsport

Where are your hamstrings, and what do they do? Your hamstrings are found on the back of the upper leg. They are used to pull your foot toward your gluteus maximus, or ‘butt’, in easier to understand terms. They cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged cycling, Hamstrings, kinesiology, massage, muscles, muscles leg, running, strain | 2 Comments

How to climb a hill on a bike.

Posted on 09/08/2014 by sbrsport

Last week we looked at how to climb a hill while running. This week we are going to look at the same topic, except on a bike. The lighter you and your bike, the better. Uphill cycling favours the light. … Continue reading →

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