Comprehensive Sports Guide: Rules, Conditioning & Equipment

Athletic mastery depends on understanding official gameplay rules, optimizing equipment technology, and implementing sport-specific conditioning drills.

Skiing Cycling

What are Good Ski Conditions?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Caroline Thompson

Ski conditions encompass the weather and snow conditions that are available to ski during the winter and spring seasons. While some skiers prefer a certain type of snow pack, general weather and snow patterns allow for fun skiing for beginners and advanced skiers alike.

Correct Size for Bicycle Disc Brakes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Caroline Thompson

Disc brakes are one of the main types of bicycle braking systems. Disc brakes are made of a metal disc attached to the wheel hub. The disc braking system includes a caliper that squeezes the brake pads against the wheel, causing the tire to stop rotating. Disc brakes can be hydraulic or cable driven.

Caroline Thompson is a professional photojournalist who has been working for print and online publications since 1999. Her work has appeared in the "Sacramento Bee," "People Magazine," "Newsweek" and other publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from California State University at Hayward and a personal trainer certification from the university's Health and Fitness Institute.