Comments on: Is Bicycling Bad for Your Bones? Apparently YES! http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/ General interest observations and true web-log. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:04:59 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: brendal http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1550055 brendal Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:49:58 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1550055 Yay! No more bikes on the road! Thank you, John! Yay! No more bikes on the road! Thank you, John!

]]> By: tjspiel http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549902 tjspiel Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:54:55 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549902 Interesting that the cyclist pictured is a triathlete, - a group whose bone density actually improves as they train. Interesting that the cyclist pictured is a triathlete, – a group whose bone density actually improves as they train.

]]> By: qb http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549464 qb Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:16:15 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549464 Osteopenia is much more common among all endurance athletes. Osteopenia is much more common among all endurance athletes.

]]> By: dusanmal http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549461 dusanmal Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:03:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549461 @#15 Damaging bit is competitive overdoing part and they do not allow recom' bikes in competition... As any other competitive sport is damaging to those who pursue it to the edge. @#8 Another good saddle idea: http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Standard-Trekking-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000HZDMFS haven't used anything else since I got mine dozen years ago... Done at least one "century" ride each year on it, and all the rest. @#15 Damaging bit is competitive overdoing part and they do not allow recom’ bikes in competition… As any other competitive sport is damaging to those who pursue it to the edge.

@#8 Another good saddle idea: http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Standard-Trekking-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000HZDMFS

haven’t used anything else since I got mine dozen years ago… Done at least one “century” ride each year on it, and all the rest.

]]> By: Li http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549454 Li Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:38:23 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549454 I wonder if a recombinant bike will be less damaging, due to the less prone position. #8 Get a new seat. Try this one; http://tinyurl.com/pa2ckp I've never had any numbness with that saddle, even after long rides, and it supports the cheeks better to boot. I wonder if a recombinant bike will be less damaging, due to the less prone position.

#8 Get a new seat. Try this one; http://tinyurl.com/pa2ckp I’ve never had any numbness with that saddle, even after long rides, and it supports the cheeks better to boot.

]]> By: madtruckman http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549441 madtruckman Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:47:09 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549441 Excercise and bike all you want. Guess what?? YOU'RE STILL GONNA DIE!!!! Has anyone ever done a study on how the stress of excercise and trying to figure out how to eat right affects the human body?? Excercise and bike all you want. Guess what?? YOU’RE STILL GONNA DIE!!!! Has anyone ever done a study on how the stress of excercise and trying to figure out how to eat right affects the human body??

]]> By: Eric http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549439 Eric Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:31:17 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549439 #8 - Ed http://bicyclinglife.com/PracticalCycling/Sore.htm This deals with sore butt problems, but the idea is the same. Most cruisers aren't made for long haul rides so the saddle may be part of the problem. Also, make sure you have everything adjusted properly. Little changes can have a huge impact. I ride a road/touring bike for miles and miles, and never have a problem. I have a Trico Split Rail, which isn't likely to be a good solution for you as it may not work well in an upright position, but there are others available. Much like shoes and underwear, a bike saddle designed for one person may not fit at all on another. A reputable bike shop will let you exchange them until you find one you like. #8 – Ed

http://bicyclinglife.com/PracticalCycling/Sore.htm

This deals with sore butt problems, but the idea is the same. Most cruisers aren’t made for long haul rides so the saddle may be part of the problem. Also, make sure you have everything adjusted properly. Little changes can have a huge impact.

I ride a road/touring bike for miles and miles, and never have a problem. I have a Trico Split Rail, which isn’t likely to be a good solution for you as it may not work well in an upright position, but there are others available. Much like shoes and underwear, a bike saddle designed for one person may not fit at all on another. A reputable bike shop will let you exchange them until you find one you like.

]]> By: RTaylor http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549413 RTaylor Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:09:53 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549413 I think JCD adopted the view of Bill Gates, that intentional exercise if bad for you. I know I have. I think JCD adopted the view of Bill Gates, that intentional exercise if bad for you. I know I have.

]]> By: Personality http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549390 Personality Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:15:08 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549390 You mean all those spinning dorks, who spend hours EACH day with their spine curved over a bike, at my gym are getting osteoporosis? Cool. They seem snobish anyways. You mean all those spinning dorks, who spend hours EACH day with their spine curved over a bike, at my gym are getting osteoporosis? Cool. They seem snobish anyways.

]]> By: moss http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549384 moss Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:20:26 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549384 Not such a surprise. Though cycling was my sports passion for decades, I gave it up for more walking and hiking as I got to be an ancient geezer. Weight-bearing exercise is always better for your physical well-being. So, John - do you partake of <em>any</em> exercise other than uncorking? strolling through airports? thumb-typing? :) Not such a surprise. Though cycling was my sports passion for decades, I gave it up for more walking and hiking as I got to be an ancient geezer.

Weight-bearing exercise is always better for your physical well-being.

So, John – do you partake of any exercise other than uncorking? strolling through airports? thumb-typing? :)

]]> By: Zybch http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549380 Zybch Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:05:42 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549380 Or the owner... Or the owner…

]]> By: Special Ed http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549379 Special Ed Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:01:14 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549379 I live at the beach and have a cruiser. Everytime I ride it Mr. Happy falls asleep. I have rubbed No-Doz on it, I tried to slap it awake. Must be the seat... I live at the beach and have a cruiser. Everytime I ride it Mr. Happy falls asleep. I have rubbed No-Doz on it, I tried to slap it awake. Must be the seat…

]]> By: dSLR Dad http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549376 dSLR Dad Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:27:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549376 This isn't new. Similar studies came out when I was in high school 'trying' to ride competitively in the early 90's. Even then they were saying you had to do strength training to improve your bone density. I'm still waiting for the study that also says that it stunt's your growth at an early age. This isn’t new. Similar studies came out when I was in high school ‘trying’ to ride competitively in the early 90’s. Even then they were saying you had to do strength training to improve your bone density.

I’m still waiting for the study that also says that it stunt’s your growth at an early age.

]]> By: RTaylor http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549375 RTaylor Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:22:04 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549375 Getting hit by a SUV isn't so good on the bones either. Getting hit by a SUV isn’t so good on the bones either.

]]> By: Zybch http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/04/is-bicycling-bad-for-your-bones-apparently-yes/comment-page-1/#comment-1549370 Zybch Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:54:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=52397#comment-1549370 The key thing here is: "the bone density of 32 male, ***competitive*** bike riders" Regular people who are evolved enough to not make EVERYTHING a competition and push themselves too hard will not be the same as these idiotic, win-at-any-cost wankers. The key thing here is:

“the bone density of 32 male, ***competitive*** bike riders”

Regular people who are evolved enough to not make EVERYTHING a competition and push themselves too hard will not be the same as these idiotic, win-at-any-cost wankers.

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