In this week's Wrenching with Beth, she covers five ways to improve mountain bike comfort by adjusting contact points like handlebars, grips, saddle, and pedals, plus getting a professional fit.
You’re ripping down the trail, railing corners, and feeling the flow—until the wheels slide out from under you. You slam...
Osteoarthritis impacts on mountain biking include pain and stiffness on frequently used joints used in mountain biking like knees, hips, hands, neck, and lower back.
Recovery Files: Vertigo
Waking up to feeling your tires spinning out of control, nausea and motion sickness, sense of fullness in your ears, tension in your neck. You may be experiencing Vertigo.
Does mountain biking affect your sex life? From low libido to decreased sensation, Dr. Bridget Anderson explores how hormones, pelvic health, and mental factors impact intimacy—and how to reignite your passion on and off the trails.
Photo Credit: Poe Photography February is the month of love. While we are in love with mountain biking, alright obsessed,...
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) was first celebrated in 1987 as a tribute to Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman, who was a strong advocate for equity in women’s sports.
My name is Beth Permenter, and I am a professional bicycle mechanic. Here is a snapshot of a day in my life. It’s 10 A.M. I ride up to an old brick building. I pass under a green awning stamped with a faded logo of a bicycle above the words Bikes@Vienna.
What are the health benefits of mountain biking for women? Mountain biking provides numerous health benefits for women, including strengthening the mind and body and reducing stress, leading to a healthier overall lifestyle.
Whether you ride with a group or hit the trails solo, it’s always a good idea to keep a personal...
Wrenching Wednesdays: One question I frequently get from my clients who come into the shop is, “Where can I find...
