Risky or Not?

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934. Racing a Bike Through Belgian Toothpaste

May 29, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from racing a bike through belgian toothpaste (i.e., mud).

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Video | Facebook
  • Belgian toothpaste anyone? | Cyclingnews Forum
  • Belgian toothpaste, anyone? - nj.com
  • Cow pies in Belgium blamed for Lotto's pre-Giro woes
  • β€˜Half the peloton is ill’: cowpats blamed as cyclists fall sick after race in Belgium | Cycling | The Guardian
  • Debunking the Myth of Exercise-Induced Immune Suppression: Redefining the Impact of Exercise on Immunological Health Across the Lifespan - PMC
  • The open window of susceptibility to infection after acute exercise in healthy young male elite athletes - PubMed
  • Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated with a Long-Distance Obstacle Adventure Race β€” Nevada, October 2012
  • Tour de France - Wikipedia
  • Epidemiology of injury and illness across all the competitive cycling disciplines: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC
934. Racing a Bike Through Belgian Toothpaste
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May 29, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Cycling, Mud, Cross-contamination

The image depicts a cyclist in professional gear standing beside their road bike on a scenic route. They are licking an energy chew, preparing to stick it to the bike frame. The background features mountains or countryside, with early morning light setting a serene atmosphere for the long ride ahead.

731. Sticking Energy Chews to a Bike's Frame for Easy Access

February 10, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from sticking energy chews to a bike's frame for easy access.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Stewie Griffin - Wikipedia
  • Energy Chews | Chewable Energy | GU Energy Labs
  • Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated with a Long-Distance Obstacle Adventure Race β€” Nevada, October 2012
  • Campylobacteriosis outbreak associated with ingestion of mud during a mountain bike race - PubMed
731. Sticking Energy Chews to a Bike's Frame for Easy Access
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February 10, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Cycling, Energy chews, Cross-contamination, Mud

512. Attending Burning Man 2023

September 18, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of attending Burning Man 2023.

Dr. Don - risky ☣️
Professor Ben - risky ☣️

  • Extremely online - Wikipedia
  • Burning Man
  • Burning Man - Wikipedia
  • Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
  • Fyre Festival - Wikipedia
  • False claim Ebola outbreak reported at Burning Man | Fact check
  • Burning Man 2023: Bay Area doctor urging attendees to wash off mud as soon as possible to avoid skin infections - ABC7 New York
  • Hundreds of Tough Mudder racers infected by rugged, nasty bacterium | Ars Technica
  • Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated with a Long-Distance Obstacle Adventure Race β€” Nevada, October 2012
  • A large outbreak of antibiotic-resistant shigellosis at a mass gathering - PubMed
  • Diplo and Chris Rock Ride Out of Burning Man on Pickup Truck
512. Attending Burning Man 2023
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September 18, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Festivals, Gatherings, Mud

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