May 4, 2022
Introduction Many cyclists are no stranger to gastrointestinal issues such as cramping, bloating, gas, acid reflux or heartburn. A lot of these issues can be linked back to the foods you consume and the position you are in during your rides. In this article, we would like to take...
Introduction As a cyclist, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced at least some form of gastrointestinal discomfort from your rides. This may include bloating, gas, cramping, and acid reflux. While many of these side effects of a ride are often just an annoyance, frequent bouts of acid reflux may...
Featured Image:1st row: The 7 ladies selected to be in the SCF Women’s Academy.2nd row: Mr Shayne Bannan (SCF High Performance Director), Ms Poh Li San (Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC), Mr Adrian Ng (SCF Head Coach), Dr Hing Siong Chen (President of SCF)Photo: Dean Koh/Singapore Cycling Federation...
The Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) organised the OCBC Cycle National Championship, Urban Mountain Bike Cross-Country – Individual Time Trial (XCT) at Sports Hub, OCBC Square, on 27 November 2021. The race consisted of a1km laparound the compound of Sports Hub and Kallang Wave Mall, with a series of urban...
The Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) and Australia Cycling Academy (ACA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will take effect from 2022 to 2024. ACA is a not-for-profit cycling development program formed by former Australian professional cyclists Ben Kersten and Matt Wilson. The partnership will provide a pathway...
With increased numbers of cyclists on the roads in recent times, motorists and other road users have to pay closer attention and check their blind spots more carefully. However, cyclists themselves also need to play their part and pay attention to their surroundings while riding on the roads. For...
There are countless benefits of exercising and keeping fit. The American Heart Association’s recommendation for exercise and health is at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous activity. Vigorous activities are more intense, making it difficult for you to talk without...
We spoke to Dr Desmond Ong from Shoulder Elbow Orthopaedic Group, a fellow cyclist himself, and asked him about the relation between shoulder impingement and cycling. Find out how you can take care of shoulder impingement, stay active while giving your body time to recover, and some forms of...
We asked Dr Desmond Ong from Shoulder Elbow Orthopaedic Group about one of his passions, cycling, and some of the commonly seen and experienced injuries and pain points of the sport. Dr Desmond explains why some people experience pain when they first begin cycling, and when it would be...
Be aware friends – these health problems might be the reason for your poor performance.
