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When I was a kid, I had bad knees. Really bad. I'd run a mile and limp for weeks. Well past my teenage years and into my early twenties, I thought I was just stuck with these knees. But then I found a way to fix them. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Here's how it happened. Welcome to  Fitmodo , Gizmodo's gym for your brain and backbone. Don't suffer through life as a sniveling, sickly weakling—brace up, man, get the blood pumping! Check back on Wednesdays for the latest in fitness science, workout gear, exercise techniques, and enough vim and vigor to whip you into shape. The Bad Days Brief disclaimer: Everyone's body is different. This is what worked for my specific knees and their specific problems. You may have different knee problems, which means that what worked for me could hurt you. See a doctor or a physical therapist. Here's a brief history of my body. Starting around age 12, I started getting knee pain. When dealing with ...

Route Segments (Described from West to East) Segment 1:  Arizona border to Gallup (including Gallup).  The route follows NM 118. 22 miles. Segment 2:  Gallup to Grants (scenic route).  The route follows NM 602 and NM 53. Includes Zuni and Ramah Navajo Indian Reservations, El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments. 97 miles. Segment 3:  Grants to the intersection of NM 6 and I-40.  The route follows NM 117, NM 124 and the shoulder of I-40. Communities include Acoma and Laguna Indian reservations. 46 miles. Segment 4:  Intersection of NM 6 and I-40 to Tijeras. The route follows I-40 (shoulder), local streets in Albuquerque and NM 333. 53 miles. Segment 5:  Tijeras to Santa Fe (including Santa Fe). The route follows NM 14 and local streets in Santa Fe. Communities include Tijeras, Madrid and Santa Fe. 56 miles. Segment 6:  Santa Fe to the intersection of I-25 and US 84. The route follows I-25 service roads, I-25 (Glo...

SIZES 50cm XS, 53cm SM, 55cm SM/MD, 57cm MD/LG, 59cm LG  FRAME Seamless Butted Chromoly, Integrated Headtube w/BB30   FORK 4130 Chromoly Cross w/Disc Tabs   CRANKS Shimano Alfine 39t   BB FSA BB30 Eccentric w/Sealed Bearings   F.DERAIL N/A   R.DERAIL N/A   SHIFTER N/A   BR.LEVERS Tektro RL-340/Tektro RL721   BRAKES Promax 720RA Disc, 160mm Rotors   GEAR 18t w/Single Speed Spacer Kit   RIMS Weinmann DP30 Double Wall   TIRES Kenda K1083A Happy Medium 700cx32c   PEDALS Road Pedals w/Clips and Straps   HANDLEBAR Avenir 200 Series 31.8 Short Drop   STEM Avenir 200 Series, 3D Forged, 31.8   SEATPOST Avenir 200 Series 27.2x350mm   SEAT Avenir Classic Road   HEADSET FSA Integrated Cartridge Bearings   COLORS Orange   CHAIN KMC Z99   HUBSET (F) Joytech Alloy Disc QR 32h (R) Joytech Alloy Disc Cassette QR 32h   SPOKES 14g Stainless MAC w/All...

Pro level performance -  new Optimal fit, comfort and ventilation for the hottest days and the longest rides. Carbon fiber structural reinforcement allows for oversized vents with no compromise on protection. The Ergo Fit technologies will make you almost forget you are wearing a helmet. [Mavic]

These "Tu Familia" posters, designed by Aaron Kuehn with input from LACBC's City of Lights volunteers, LADOT, and R.E.I., remind motorists to watch out for their family. In the spirit of our “ Give Me 3 ” poster campaign, LACBC’s City of Lights program, in conjunction with the LA Department of Transportation and R.E.I., have debuted LA’s first-ever Spanish-language bike safety campaign. Perhaps you’ve seen some of the posters around town, as they’ll be appearing at a bus shelter near you. Designed by artist and LACBC volunteer  Aaron Kuehn  (he of  bicycle typogram  fame) with the guidance of day laborers and City of Lights volunteers over several months, the PSA used colorful reds, blues, and yellows to really make the message pop out to motorists. It reads “PRECAUCIÓN: Tu familia tam­bién usa la bicicleta” (in English: “CAUTION: Your family also rides bicycles”) to remind everyone that people who ride bikes are your family (sometimes literally, somet...

Join Yay Bikes! for a ride to the Cornerstone Urban Garden at 995 McAllister Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43205 for an Earth Day event. It is not sufficient for us to get together and learn about environmental problems and solutions, we must also take action. Earth Day Columbus is the lar gest Earth Day volunteer effort in the country (nay, universe) and hosts the largest dedicated celebration in central Ohio. Meet at the covered picnic area INSIDE the park near the Goodale Park Shelter House. Riders will leave from Goodale Park at 8:20am to reach the garden by 8:50am. The riders will volunteer in the garden to: help move the garden from one lot to another, assemble a hoop house, cut down very small trees (2-3 inch), till and prepare beds, plant flowers, and generally prepare the site for planting. Once on site, we expect to be active in the garden for four hours.  For those who volunteer, a barbecue lunch will be provided along with drinks.  Riders should bring shoes to work in a ga...

Many commuters living in growing urban areas are opting to ride bikes to work as an alternative to congested roads and higher gas prices. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates show about 730,000 Americans bike to work as their primary means of transportation, a 50 percent increase from 2000. This shift is most prevalent in large metro areas, with Denver; Portland, Ore.; and Washington, D.C., among cities reporting the  largest gains  in bicyclists. Bicycle commuting varies greatly throughout the country, typically being more common in densely populated areas. College towns, in particular, report high numbers of cyclists. Davis, Calif., boasts the highest percentage of bicycle commuters, with cyclists accounting for 22 percent of workers. The city is home to a large University of California campus and the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. The following 10 cities have the largest percentages of commuters riding bicycles to work, according to the Census Burea...