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What Makes Gravel Cycling Different—and Why It Matters for Parkinson's

What Makes Gravel Cycling Different—and Why It Matters for Parkinson's8. Juli36 Min.

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In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast, Chris Krueger talks with Linda English, David Dietz, and Rachel Ritter about cycling on gravel roads while living with Parkinson's.

This podcast was produced in Partnership with Dirty Free Hub, a non-profit organization that provides information about gravel cycling routes in 10 states, British Columbia, and Tasmania. Learn more about Dirty Free Hub at https://dirtyfreehub.org/.

The following is a list of equipment our guests recommended:

Dropper post for ease of stopping and starting

Rearview bike radar for safety when sharing roads with cars

A rearview bicycle mirror can be placed on the handlebars or helmet

Flat handlebars can help riders stay more upright

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Learn more about Parkinson's and find support: https://dpf.org

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community: https://dpf.org/newsletter-signup