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  1. T

    Hand pain help

    Long time lurker here, first time poster. I hereby summon the Sages. I need your advice on a hand injury, maybe you've experienced a similar situation, or know someone/read about it. I'll really appreciate any leads on the diagnose, the right professional to approach, tests, etc. For the past...
  2. T

    Help with hand pain (nerve?)

    Long time lurker here, first time poster. I hereby summon the Sages. I need your advice on a hand injury, maybe you've experienced a similar situation, or know someone/read about it. I'll really appreciate any leads on the diagnose, the right professional to approach, tests, etc. For the past...
  3. B

    Back pain on longer rides

    I have been riding short rides for many years, lunchtime rides while working, 10-15 miles, 20 on weekend. Just joined a group that rides about 30 miles and much faster than my solo rides. About halfway through my back becomes very painful. Looked up some back muscles and I cannot tell if is...
  4. R

    Solution for pain, soreness, and inflammation

    I recently started making all-natural salves/creams with CBD that have been helping a lot to relieve joint pain, soreness, and inflammation. I would love to share the benefits of CBD salves with the community, check them out and let me know what you think. The website is https://enjoysolace.com/...
  5. S

    Preventing cracks, rust and treating scratches

    So I've been thinking of using some nail paint to paint over parts of my bike that have scratches on it, (things like the handlebars, frame and pannier rack), it's a steel frame and a giant, in the instruction manual it said that scratches can turn into cracks and spread, and I also live near...
  6. K

    New saddle or adjustment period needed?

    I just purchased my first "real" bicycle- excited! It's a fitness hybrid. After only 10 minutes of riding, I already had bruises on my butt in this short amount of time. Is this normal? (I'm a female) The bruises are in a straight line on either side of my inner "gluteal sulcus" closer to my...
  7. K

    New saddle? or adjustment period necessary?

    I just purchased my first "real" bicycle- excited! It's a fitness hybrid. After only 10 minutes of riding, I already had bruises on my butt in this short amount of time. Is this normal? (I'm a female). The bruises are in a straight line on either side of my inner "gluteal sulcus" closer to my...
  8. Leah Mullen

    Low oxygen levels common??

    Ello, I've recently been going through a LOT of tests on my heart and lungs, and things seem to always be coming back with mixed signals largely due to my being an athlete. In the midst of waiting for my doctors' words I've been doing quite some research of my own. One of my symptoms is that...
  9. N

    Weak & sore legs

    Hello everybody, I'm starting this thread to see if I can get some advice. I have a doctor's appointment next Friday, but just thought I would hear from some of the cycling gurus on the internet. The issue is my legs have been feeling really weak and sore over the past 2 weeks. I'm a 33...