Question of the week:  Do you yoga?  Some of my cycling pals have told me they have back pains while riding.  My answer to that is core strength and flexibility, both of which can be found in yoga.  Personally, I have a P90x dvd that I do each Thursday night.   Tony is tolerable for me, and I will do the first 45 minutes which are stretching moves. The remaining 45 minutes are balance postures, and helpful, but I often don’t have enough time to spare before getting ready for the next work day.  It did feel a little silly at first, but I have found that when I am not able to Yoga, the whole body feels tighter and creaky. 

Safety Tip of the Week: Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards-Be on the lookout for hazards such as potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All these hazards can cause a crash.  Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars.  Save the “look, Ma, no hands!” tricks for the driveway at home. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.  In wet weather watch your speed as surfaces may be slippery and it will take you longer to stop.