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The Best Wrist Braces for Mountain Biking
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Over the past few years I have helped multiple mountain bikers in the clinic rehab a wrist injury. One key component of the return to trail phase is using an appropriate wrist brace to protect the wrist from vibrations and impacts as it takes time for a wrist to become desensitized after injury. If you were to walk into a pharmacy and buy something off the shelf you're likely to be disappointed in the amount of support and mobility these basic braces give when you try to ride with them. To help other mountain bikers choose a brace which will support their wrist but give them enough freedom of movement to shift gears and pull the brakes I filmed this video showing you my 4 favourite braces, why I like them so much, and which situation is best to use them in. If one of your riding buddies struggling with wrist pain, send them this video to help them enjoy your group rides more. |
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Reader, Let’s face it—this Alberta summer has been soggy. And while our loamy trails are normally a dream to ride, many are clay-based and turn into peanut butter when it rains. Riding them when saturated doesn’t just suck—it causes major trail damage that takes serious volunteer hours and dollars to fix. So, while we all want to ride, being a good trail steward means knowing when to say, “Not today, dirt.” But that doesn’t mean giving up your riding fitness or flow. Here are smart,...
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