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CBC’s New Beginner Ride Fills a Gap on Monday Nights
Originally published in the Capital Bicycle Club newsletter, May 2012 For the beginner, getting started in cycling can often be a bit of a challenge. Although it’s probably true that once you learn to ride a bicycle, you’ll never forget … Continue reading
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Stretching Class for Bicycle Commuter Contest Participants On May 9, 2012
One of the reasons we are a part of the Thurston County Bicycle Commuter Contest is that we take our cycling seriously around here. We also take bicycle health seriously, though, and stretching is one of the key daily habits … Continue reading
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Podcast Interview with Attorney and Cyclist Carter Hick
During the past few years, I’ve treated many cyclists who have been injured by motorists. It’s an unfortunate event, and the types of injuries are unique. What I’ve found is that there is a lot of confusion after an accident … Continue reading
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Team “Wheels o’ Thunder” is Unleashed Upon Olympia!
As a second-year sponsor of Intercity Transit’s Bicycle Commuter Contest, we felt compelled to go big this year! Thus, on this very day, team “Wheels o’ Thunder” was born! We invite you to join our ranks and be a part … Continue reading
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Hammer Time! An afternoon with Brian Frank of Hammer Nutrition
I had the great opportunity to meet, visit, and learn from Brian Frank of Hammer Nutrition yesterday. He was the guest speaker at a clinic put on for the kids of Revel-Rad Racing NW. I was completely impressed by his … Continue reading
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Podcast Interview with Janice Rosen of Progressive Body Training Systems
I recently invited Janice Rosen, of Progressive Body Training Systems to the office to talk to us about her work in the gym. We share a good number of clients, and we both work as instructors at 5th Avenue Fitness … Continue reading
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What Books Are In My Bag?
There are a few books that I have been carrying back and forth to work over the past few months. Besides adding a few extra calories to my walk, they’ve been giving me new ideas and expanding the way I … Continue reading
Core Activation Exercise Series
Taking care of your spine is like taking care of your teeth… Flossing/brushing every once in a while isn’t going to give you a healthy mouth. Similarly, doing core exercises every once in a while isn’t going to make a … Continue reading
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Neck & Shoulder Pain From Cycling: A Closer Look
Originally published in the Capital Bicycle Club’s February 2012 Newsletter. One of the more common ailments that can arise from cycling is pain in the neck and shoulder region. In fact, a number of sports medicine research studies have shown … Continue reading
Where Do I Stretch When My Back Hurts?
It’s a logical question, and one that has it’s roots in many different sources, but stretching may not be the answer to your lower back pain. In the past, we’ve injured ourselves and been told to stretch. We’ve maybe even … Continue reading
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