Cody Priest……………….13:10
Jim Lokken ……………….13:20 (1st Master)
Jim Button………………….13:30
Melissa Lewis……………..14:26 (1st female)
Bob Baker………………….14:27
Mike Hajdukovich………..14:28
Dave Edic…………………..14:39
Karin Gillis………………….14:50 (1st Female Master)
Patrick Lovey………………16:20
Byron Broda………………..16:48
Matt Stoller………………….16:49
Pete Wilde…………………..18:50
Brandon Hoover……………20:38
Adam Johnson………………20:55
Jim Case………………………21:23
Debbie Brown………………22:13
John McKiney………………24:18

A question to ask is could the numbness and tingling in my hand be related to the shoulder, or is it more likely a bike fit thing?

Hand numbness, also known as cyclist’s palsy, can be tricky and persistent.

While it is possible that a shoulder history is contributing, it is unlikely. More likely is nerve compression of one of the nerves in the wrist. If you’re getting numbness in your pinky and ring finger, it’s probably the Ulnar nerve being compressed. This is the most common due to its location, at the bottom of the wrist, close to the bars and hoods of a road bike.

Next is the Median nerve. This nerve runs in the middle of the wrist and compression can cause the pointer, middle, and ring fingers to feel numb. This tends to be more problematic on a mountain bike, however neither is mutually exclusive.

Radian nerve compression is also possible; this nerve runs through the wrist near the base of the thumb, on the top of the hand.

So why would a nerve in the wrist get compressed? The hand and wrist aren’t very good weight-bearing structures, yet some is required for riding a typical bike. Here at BCSM we see many extrinsic causes of hand numbness, and not all are related to the handlebars. To be sure, bar position can play a role in this, and having the handlebars too high can be just as detrimental as having the bars too low.

We also see improper saddle position, saddle shape and support causing hand numbness issues. Rotational orientation can cause hand numbness, too. For instance, if you are sitting with your right hip forward, this can translate to a slightly different reach to the right shifter, and possibly more pressure.

There are some good products to help distribute the pressure on the hands. Properly fitting gloves, cushy gel under the bar tape, even switching to a different-shaped hood or grip can help mask the pressure, but not one fix works for everyone.

Finally, some factors causing hand numbness while cycling are intrinsic. Weak core musculature, insufficient range of motion of hamstrings, hip extensors, or degenerative changes in your cervical spine can also cause hand numbness. If you have a known factor, or have exhausted all of the mechanical causes, seek a medical provider that is conversant with cycling to delve into the medical considerations.

If you are having numbness or pain in the hands, come and speak to us.  We can work with you to alleviate the issue!



2. Be Visible
• Ride where drivers can see you.
• Wear brightly colored clothing at all times.
• At night, use a white front light and red rear light
or reflector. Wear reflective tape or clothing.

3. Be Predictable
• Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between
parked cars.
• Make eye contact with motorists to let them
know you are there.
• Do not ride on the sidewalk.

4. Anticipate Conflicts
• Be aware of traffic around you and be prepared
to take evasive action.
• Learn braking and turning techniques to
avoid crashes.
• Be extra alert at intersections.

5. Wear a Helmet
• Make sure that the helmet fits on top of your
head, not tipped back or forward.
• After a crash or any impact that affects your
helmet, visible or not, replace it immediately.

We have a fit area in the store, and Joel has been through many fit training clinics over th past few year. And, he has been fitting bikes for 20 years.  Our fitting services start with the basic fit for the recreational and occasional rider, and we also offer the pro fit for the more serious rider.

We guarantee our fits as well, so if something just isn’t right, come on back!

Please call ahead to ensure we have a fit specialist available for when you want to come in!

Say “Be Gone!” to those nasty pains and pressures!

1. Make sure you are aware of what is behind you – if you are in a paceline or a group of riders, be sure there is not someone directly behind you.  If you are in a paceline, either pull to the side, or drop to the back.  The last thing the guy or gal behind you wants is your nasal discharge in their face.

2. Even more importantly, make sure the coast is clear in front of you.  When you do actually let one fly, you will need to turn your head to the side, so ensure the coast is clear in front of you as you will not be able to see ahead for a few seconds.

3. When you are ready to clear your nose, decide which side of the nose you would like to clear first. Joe likes to do everything from the right side.  You can clear your nose from each side, or all from one side.

If you are going to clear your right nostril from the right hand side, you can do the over the shoulder technique where you use the back of your hand or index finger and shoot over your shoulder.  There is the under the arm technique where you drop your head down, lift your arm up and you can either use your right hand over your nose, or your left hand across your body.  We will let Joe demonstrate.

Snot Rocket to the right

Snot Rocket to the left

Snotting under the arm

]]> http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/2011/05/joes-snot-rocket-etiquette/feed/ 0 http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/2011/05/fairbanks-cycle-club-bike-swap-and-bike-rodeo-saturday-may-7th-pioneer-park/ http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/2011/05/fairbanks-cycle-club-bike-swap-and-bike-rodeo-saturday-may-7th-pioneer-park/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 02:41:03 +0000 Joel http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/?p=704 Schedule of Events

8am – 3pm Bike Swap
8:30-10am Equipment check-in
10.30am Sale Begins . Find that special bike or gear item at amazing prices!
10am -2pm Volunteers in Policing bike rodeo
1:00 pm Bike repair clinic – On the road repairs
1:30 pm Bike repair clinic – Home maintenence

Bring your old bike, your still good clothing, gear and componentry! Bring your items in the morning and take home a nice fat check in the afternoon!

Come and find a bargain, find a new best friend.

Bike Rodeo
Volunteers in Policing will hold a bike rodeo to emphasis bicycle
safety for kids. Kids learn skills to ride safely and ultimately build
confidence in their riding abilities while staying safe! This very fun
clinic allows kids to learn in an environment that promotes healthy,
safe kids, while having loads of fun at the same time!

Save Time – fill out the consignment form ahead of time.

Want to earn brownie points and the respect and loyalty of your peers?  Volunteer by showing up at 7am!

Call 455 6520 for more information!

Today we road the Sufferfest Local Hero training video. Great work out. Check out these videos. http://www.thesufferfest.com/