You know the lyrics, “I went to pee and it was a burning ring of fire.  It went drip, drip, drip and the flames went higher…”  So you go to the doctor and get a prescription.  The antibiotics seem to be working, but somehow they loose their effectiveness and the symptoms are back.
How many times have I heard this from a cyclist who has been treated by their urologist for a non-existent infection?  It burns when you pee, you feel like you have to go a lot – must be …

Our friend Martin Osborn has a passion for mountain biking. In fact, it’s something we talk about quite a bit. Martin is just as fascinated about the nutrition it takes to ride effectively as we are so we tend to tell each other about various dishes we try pre and post ride. He constantly brings up this pasta dish his wife prepares with broccoli and anchovies, which always sounds so delicious when he describes it; plus is sounds like a perfect “night before a big ride” meal.  We told him …

Cycling is traditionally known as a pain sport.  Weakness is pain leaving the body right?  Not when it comes to pain “down there”.  Many cyclists may call it “groin pain” or “saddle pain”.  In the medical world we call it “pelvic pain” or “cyclists syndrome”.
We’re not talking about the hip bones here, but maybe the sit bones.  Or better yet, what lies between them.   Sure, both guys and gals, may have a little saddle discomfort and maybe even numbness when they head out for the first ride of the season.  …

On a rainy Sunday afternoon in April, we found ourselves in the flat of Fusion Sport Cycling Club rider, Heidi Witherell who proudly raced to multiple top ten finishes in the Tour of the Gila, won the Norcal/Nevada District Time Trial in 2002 with a torn rotator cuff and ultimately started medical school at age 32 and is now an Anesthesiologist. With the sounds of Edith Piaf playing in the background, she sat down to tell us about her Velocurean lifestyle. She made a Vietnamese inspired seared halibut over rice …

Tahoe City:
Celebrate the 4th of July on the north shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe; this scenic destination has one of the most impressive fire works shows on the west coast. On a clear night with relatively little wind the reflection of the fireworks on the lake are breathtaking. Find all the information for planning your trip at www.gotahoenorth.com.
Walter Hansel 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley – $16:
For the summer heat, wine lovers need an alternative to heavy Chardonnays, which is where a nice cold, crisp Sauvignon Blanc comes in. Walter …

One of my favorite things about summer, aside from longer days for me to ride my bike, is the plentiful harvest of Bing cherries. I will find any way I can to eat them during their short season here. In fact, I have been known to down a two-pound bag of them after a long hot ride, so it was inevitable that I would eventually concoct my own cherry salsa recipe. Once I got the measurements just right, I made some halibut tacos and attempted to pair my cherry salsa …

When it comes to road cycling shoes there are virtually hundreds of options. However, in reality there are literally less than 15 road shoes worth buying, and of these 15, not a single one comes out of Italy (apologies to Sidi fans, you will soon see the light). The guiding principle in picking a road shoe has been the same for years, if the shoe fits… To differentiate a quality road shoe from what is otherwise another carbon sole stuck to a faux leather upper with two straps and a …

As cyclists we are always looking for a new and flavorful source of energy, something fast, easy and nutritious and where we usually find it is in granola. Granola: that breakout from the 1970s, which became so synonymous with the health movement. Rolled oats and grains with some dried fruit baked to a golden brown in some sort of sugar syrup, lightweight and easy to carry around, it could be eaten as a snack while biking or as a cereal before school. This naturally caloric yet healthy cereal somehow lost …

Valley of the Moon: We absolutely love Valley of the Moon Winery, from their delicious sparkling white Brut to the lusciously smooth Cuvée de la Luna. Their sleek, artistic logo and bottles are enchanting and the grounds of this Sonoma estate are simply beautiful. Go for a visit and pick up a bottle of the newly released 2007 Cuvée! You’ll love it!
Kinetic Koffee: Fold this little roaster in to your daily routine and ride faster, longer, stronger and harder. This is life-support hand crafted by cyclists (Charlie Jordan and Mark …

The following words and recipe were shared with Velocurean by Dr. Heidi Witherell, Fusion Sport Cycling Team Member, during our interview with her for our “In the Kitchen With – Heidi Witherell” feature article:
When I was doing my anesthesia fellowship in Toronto, I was living by myself in a high-rise penthouse apartment and didn’t know anyone. I had a beautiful kitchen and an open space dining room that overlooked the Toronto Islands. I realized I was going to spend the next six months enjoying cooking for myself with an amazing …