Author Archives: luke

If a picture can tell a thousand words, I could keep this short because you already know… Instead, though, I present the following 862 words for your reading pleasure. Yesterday was a wicked day for bike racing, but ended up … Continue reading →

I read a great editorial in the recent issue of Bicycling Magazine (A Bike is Not a Luxery by Loren Mooney, April 2009.) In a time when so much seems out of control, she brings good focus to the things … Continue reading →

Recently I found a great list of tips for taking care of aching knees in Rene Wenzel’s book Bike Racing 101. First of all, the book is great, and filled with tips and useful information for anyone who wants to … Continue reading →

Since I can’t, of course, tell you directly or indirectly who I see in my office (sorry, but, I can’t tell you if I see Bono and the guys or not…), I can use stories to help in my cause … Continue reading →

As I went down to my office to get my bike and gear today, I stepped out into 29F weather, fog, and 96% humidity. That has been pretty much the norm since last Sunday’s “Grit Ride.” To my surprise, there … Continue reading →

I’ve been keeping in touch with the Tour of California in a pretty interesting way: Via Twitter. For about the past week, I have been getting “personal” text messages from stars and coaches of the Tour. For instance, I’ve pretty … Continue reading →

Last weekend I was able to do both team rides leaving from the Valley at 10am. Usually my family is in town and I spend one of those days with them, but since they are out of town, I splurged … Continue reading →

Sadly, I heard news that a local bike racer was killed in a traffic accident in Ballard, WA. It’s sobering to hear the news and I know that it brings a lot of sadness to his family and the many … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I saw an interview with Robbie McEwen after he had just won the Tour Down Under Classic in Downtown Adelaide, Australia. Because this was also the first race of Lance Armstrong’s return, a question was asked … Continue reading →

I am often asked by my patients why their pain feels so much worse when they are stressed out or feeling in the dumps. Today, I found a review of the best reason I’ve ever heard, and the new explaination … Continue reading →