Research Review: Ulnar and Median Nerve Palsy in Cyclists

Ulnar and Median Nerve Palsy in CyclistsPatterson JM, Jaggars MM, Boyer MI. Ulnar and median nerve palsy in long-distance cyclists. A prospective study. Am J Sports Med. 2003 Jul-Aug;31(4):585-9. PubMed PMID: 12860549.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=12860549Summary:Prior…

Research Review: Endofibrosis of the Iliac Arteries

The Danger of the Drops- A Review of Peach et al. 2011A QuestionBradley Wiggins broke the world record for longest distance covered on a bicycle in one hour by riding 54.526km on June 7th, 2015. Because 90% of the resistance when biking…

Ride the track at MOCC 2015

Remember to turn left!!!  The Medicine of Cycling Conference is excited to announce the Friday night reception sponsored by USA Cycling  at the 7-Eleven Velodrome in Colorado Springs onAugust 14.  This will be a fun and exciting way…

MOCC 2015: Only TWO days left for the early bird registration rate

With the upcoming Medicine of Cycling Conference only a month away, we are nearing the end of our early bird registration rate will expire on July 18th, only TWO days away.  Register soon to get the reduced rate! http://www.ucsfcme.com/2016/MMJ16002/info.html

Only 1 Week Left to Submit Your Abstracts

The Medicine of Cycling Conference is a great venue to share your research and to learn from others' novel findings! We welcome all types of research, as long as it is relevant to cycling medicine or rehabilitation.Please consider sharing…

Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!

Call for Abstracts for 2015 Medicine of Cycling Conference The deadline for abstract submissions for the 2015 Medicine of Cycling conference in Colorado Springs has been extended to June 10, 2015!  We encourage you and your colleagues…

Research Blog: Exercise Induced Increases in Cell Free DNA

Article Review: Exercise-induced increases in cell free DNA in human plasma originate predominantly from cells of the hematopoietic lineageTug S, Helmig S, Deichmann ER, Schmeier-Jurchott A, Wagner E, Zimmerman T et al. Exercise-induced…

Research Blog: Strategies for Maintaining Muscle Mass When Injured

Article Review:Strategies to maintain skeletal muscle mass in the injured athlete: Nutritional considerations and exercise mimeticsBenjamin T. Wall, James P. Morton & Luc J. C. van Loon (2015) Strategies to maintain skeletal muscle…

Research Blog: Aerobic Fitness Variables

Article Review: Aerobic fitness variables do not predict the professional career of young cyclists.Menaspà P1, Sassi A, Impellizzeri FM. Aerobic fitness variables do not predict the professional career of young cyclists. Med Sci Sports…

Research Blog: Biking and Bone Health

A RESEARCH REVIEWBiking and Bone Health: The FactsA QUESTIONThe street in front of our house turns sharply and soon my wife and I are punishing the drive train of our tandem up a 12% grade. At a combined weight of 330lbs and a combined…