Mastering Spring Classics: Insights from Pro Cyclists

Each spring, the pro peloton rolls onto the cobbled classics, which were some of my favorite races of the year. Gent-Wevelgem, Paris-Roubaix, the Ronde van Vlaa

Spring Bike Maintenance: 4 Essential Tips for a Smooth Ride

Run Through the GearsStart your spring check-up by shifting through all of your bikes gear combinations. Make sure the chain moves smoothly, without any skips o

DIY Bar Tape Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide [Video]

Bar tape is the perfect barometer for how well one takes care of his or her bike. If you’re sporting dirty, soot-covered bar tape, you might want to think about

Cycling Training: 10 Essential Principles for Success

1. Have a Plan Winging it is fine sometimes, but it doesnt quite cut it when you want to achieve something great. Truly remarkable accomplishments, wh

Improve Cycling Sprinting: Techniques & Training for Faster Power

Sprinting is a primary component of cycling for racers and recreational riders alike, but it’s often neglected in training programs. Base miles are in the bank

Cycling Performance: 6 Tips from Pro Rider Tyler Hamilton

Is the passion and energy that initially spurred your interest in cycling still there?Whether youre a beginner on the bike or youve been riding for years, its i

Cycling Gear Shifting: 4 Tips for Efficient Riding

Follow Active.com Editor Brian Kendall as he trains for his first century ride. Check out his last entry here.For a long time, I pretended my 9-speed road bike

Optimizing Saddle Height for Cycling Performance & Comfort

While there are a number of factors to consider when finding the perfect position on the bike, the height of the saddle is perhaps the most important—and can ma

CrossFit for Cyclists: Benefits, Risks & Integration

It’s safe to say that, unless you’ve spent the last few years literally living in the saddle, you have heard of CrossFit. CrossFit, which is best known for shor

Preventing Cyclist's Numbness & Pain: A Comprehensive Guide

Genital and perineal pain and numbness in bicyclists, which is also called, “Cyclists Syndrome” or pudendal neuralgia, is caused by compression of the pudendal

Cycling Wisdom: Essential Lessons from Pro Cyclist Tyler Hamilton

When I began cycling way back when, there were so many things I didnt know. To be honest, I didnt really care--I was young and enjoyed cycling for simple reason

Cycling Computer vs. Smartphone: Which is Right for You?

New technology has made keeping track of your cycling data easier than ever. But is the latest and greatest cycling computer that spouts out a bevy of numbers a

Embrace the Elements: Benefits of Cycling in the Rain

“Go out and ride in the rain.” That’s the advice Kate Veronneau—a guide with Thomson Bike Tours—gives to everyone who signs up for one of her trips to

Effective Methods for Removing Grease Stains from Clothing

Stains happen if you’re a cyclist. And clothing grease stains—those big black marks that somehow manage to spread faster than a plague—are some of the toughest

Cycling for Weight Loss: 8 Effective Tips

While most people start cycling for different reasons, two common benefits to taking part in the sport are increased fitness and staying trim. But just because

Century Ride Training: Preventing Cramps & Bonking - Expert Tips

Follow Active.com Editor Brian Kendall as he trains for his first century ride. Check out his last entry here.“Nutrition is the difference between completing a

Cycling Training Plan: Build Strength & Performance - Expert Advice

No matter the goal you want to tackle this summer, you’re going to need a plan. We got Sweeney and Rusch’s longtime coach Dean Gorlich to walk us through the co

Tour de France: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Rider Life

The Tour de France is rolling through its first week, and like every other cycling fan I love being a spectator. But while the Tour clicks off for us at the con

Cycling Performance & Sleep: How Rest Impacts Your Ride

We all know that sleep is important, but you might not be aware of how dramatically it can help or hinder your cycling performance. The research is clear that,

Pokémon Go Cycling Guide: Explore & Catch Pokémon Safely

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock to avoid Tour de France stage spoilers, you’re likely aware of the phenomenon of Pokémon Go. The “augmented reality” gami