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Medicine of Cycling

Cycling is a unique sport shared by kids and adults, used for recreation and transportation, and enjoyed by people of many fitness and ability levels. All cyclists share the pain of falling off the bike, overuse injuries, fear associated with injury, and other medical consequences that result from exposure to the elements. This course, led by a multidisciplinary team of experts and cyclists in fields of neurology, psychology, urology, dermatology, nutrition, bike fit, and sports medicine, cover a wide range of topics that affect every cyclist. (from uctv.tv)

Nutrition for Cycling: Fueling Your Human Powered Vehicle. Registered dietitian Heather Schwartz takes and in depth look at the nutrition needs of avid cyclists. Learn how much, when, and what kinds of fluids your body needs before, during, and after your ride. Find out how to calculate your energy needs to fuel your cycling goals on and off the bike.

06. Nutrition for Cycling: Fueling Your Human Powered Vehicle


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01. Cycling Injuries: Diagnosis and Treatment
02. Bike Fit: It's All about the Bike
03. Cycling and the Skin
04. It's All about the Mind: The Psychology of Cycling
05. What is it like to Be a Professional Cyclist?
06. Nutrition for Cycling: Fueling Your Human Powered Vehicle
07. Training: Preparing to Race
08. Women and Cycling: Cycling Teams and Cycling Injuries
09. Cycling Gadgets: Self Tracking Gadgets for Training and Health
10. A Day in the Life of a World Tour Cycling Team Doctor
11. Concussions and Sports
12. Urological Conditions and Cycling: Is Cycling Safe?