October 11, 2005
TOO FRENCH:
A stronger warning to male cyclists (SANDRA BLAKESLEE, 10/11/05, New York Times)
In a bluntly worded editorial with the articles, Dr. Steven Schrader, a reproductive health expert who studies cycling at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, said he believed that it was no longer a question of "whether or not bicycle riding on a saddle causes erectile dysfunction."Instead, he said in an interview, "the question is, 'What are we going to about it?' "
No wonder they throw like girls. Posted by Orrin Judd at October 11, 2005 6:44 PM
Somewhere out there, someone's going to make a lot of money creating a bicycle seat with a little give in the front, though I doubt that means John Kerry will be slinging passes like Tom Brady anytime soon.
Posted by: John at October 11, 2005 8:29 PMLance Armstrong can just sit a little to one side, perhaps?
Posted by: Patrick H at October 11, 2005 8:41 PMIt's one of the reason I got a recumbent. You can go fast and it doesn't hurt. Not so great up big hills, but it's pretty flat around here.
Posted by: ted welter at October 11, 2005 10:11 PMFinally, conservatives have an excuse for GWB's lack of mojo.
Lance had testicular cancer. Maybe that is why he rides so well.
Posted by: Robert Schwartz at October 11, 2005 10:32 PMWell, Rick, he couldf just get one of those exercise machines like Clinton used to ride in the room next to the Oval Office.
Posted by: John at October 12, 2005 12:16 AMJohn: "Somewhere out there, someone's going to make a lot of money creating a bicycle seat with a little give in the front,"
There already are a lot of models with soft patches, or even holes, in the front extension. There's even a seat which is just two separate pads to support your pelvic bones.
Posted by: Bill Woods at October 12, 2005 1:38 PM